Serbia. The car entered demonstrators. Three wounded

Thousands of people went out on the streets of Belgrade and headed towards the Parliament's headquarters. This is another mass protest after the tragedy in the new orchard – they described the local media. They added that in one of the districts of the capital of Serbia, the car entered a group of demonstrators, injuring three people.

The police detained the perpetrator shortly after the incident. The 50 -year -old man put “active resistance” to officers – according to the Serbian message of the Ministry of the Interior. Three wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.

Around 13 Civilian police detained a man who threatened “the use of explosives” appointed by demonstrators in the center of Belgrade. After stopping, no dangerous materials were found with him.

Protests in Belgrade

Farmers tractors supporting protests organized for months by students are going in front of the marching columns. Protection and peaceful nature of the demonstration is provided by the designated for this order and motorcyclists, some of which have already set up around the Parliament's headquarters. The protest was also supported by a group of Serbian veterans, who also promised protection and went to the seat of the parliament.

Hundreds of policemen and gendarmerie officers are present in the center of Belgrade. On Saturday morning, the suspension of the public transport movement throughout the capital was announced. The inhabitants of Belgrade set up food points in the center, which they offer for free protesters. The organizers of the demonstration erected five field medical points. Many shops and restaurants in Belgrade were closed, and their owners stuck cards on the door calling to participate in the demonstration.

Why are the Serbs protesting?

Until the outbreak of protests in Serbia It occurred after a construction disaster at the railway station in Nowy Sad of November 1 last year. As a result of the collapse of the roof of the building, 15 people were killed. Demonstrators accuse the authorities of corruption and neglect, which were to lead to tragedy.

The students responsible for the organization of the majority of demonstrations demand the disclosure of all contracts related to the renovation of the station in the new orchard, punish guilty attacks on demonstrators, reject charges against protests participants and increased by 20 percent. budget expenditure on higher education. The government and President of Serbia assured that all demands were met or would be implemented soon. However, students replied on Friday that none has been completely met and therefore continue their actions.