11 domestic‑violence reports across North Macedonia; several suspects detained
Police detained suspects in several incidents while other reports remain under investigation; victims are urged to report to 112 or 192.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that 11 separate reports of domestic violence were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, and that police in several cases detained individuals suspected of committing the offences while investigations continue in the remaining reports.
Multiple detentions and ongoing investigations
Police in Prilep received a complaint from a woman who said she had been stalked and harassed over a long period by a former partner who repeatedly came to her workplace, followed her home and sent insulting messages.
In a village in the Novo Selo municipality, officers from the Strumica Regional Police Department detained a 62-year-old man after a report that he behaved aggressively toward his 57-year-old wife in the family home.
At the Strumica Police Station a 65-year-old man reported aggressive behaviour by his 33-year-old son; the son was taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The night of November 7, 2026, police in a village near Strumica detained a 38-year-old man after a complaint that he physically attacked his 33-year-old wife and then forced her and their minor children out of the family home.
Officers also detained a 45-year-old man in Veles following a report that he physically assaulted and threatened his 45-year-old ex-wife; a 49-year-old man in Zletovo was detained after his 37-year-old partner reported a physical attack.
In Gostivar police detained a 42-year-old man after his 38-year-old wife filed a complaint for the criminal offence "bodily injury". In Ohrid a 41-year-old woman reported that her husband addressed insults and threats to her by telephone while she was at work.
In the Čair area of Skopje, officers detained a 51-year-old man after a report that he physically attacked his 47-year-old wife. In the Gjorče Petrov area a 19-year-old man reported he was physically attacked and threatened by his 17-year-old former partner, who also damaged the entrance door to the apartment and his passenger vehicle. In the Centar area a 19-year-old woman reported that her 49-year-old father threatened her and her mother.
The Ministry said authorities are taking measures to fully clarify and document all reported incidents, after which appropriate charges will be filed. The Ministry appealed to citizens not to stay silent about domestic violence and to report every case in time. Anyone who is a victim of domestic violence — or who knows of someone exposed to it — can report to the nearest police station or call 112 and 192.
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