Five reports of violence against women in 24 hours — arrests in Kocani, Strumica and Skopje
Ministry of Internal Affairs logged five complaints — stalking, threats and physical attacks; prosecutors informed and charges expected after documentation.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs recorded five reports of violence where the victims were women, police said. Four of the women were allegedly attacked by current partners; another was threatened with publication of explicit photos and videos that a man had secretly recorded.
Stalking case in Kocani
A 33-year-old woman from Kocani reported that a 26-year-old man, identified as K.M., followed her for three months. A criminal complaint has been filed against K.M. on suspicion of the criminal offence of "stalking".
In a separate Kocani-related incident, officers detained another man after his partner from Delchevo reported threats against her. Prosecutors have been informed and police said that an appropriate charge will follow after the case is fully documented.
Officers also took into custody a 46-year-old resident of a village in the Strumica municipality. According to the report, on 08.11.2026 in Strumica he physically attacked his 44-year-old girlfriend. The public prosecutor was notified and police said a formal submission will be filed after documentation.
The bulletin also noted arrests made the previous day in Skopje following complaints by spouses. In one case police detained 42-year-old D.L., who allegedly threatened his 40-year-old wife at home. In another case, in the Shuto Orizari area, police detained 30-year-old Dž.B. after his 22-year-old wife reported he physically assaulted her and then took their minor daughter. Police said the incidents will be submitted to the prosecutor after full documentation.
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