Novi Pazar judge denies riot culprit arrest

A man who injured a policeman in Novi Pazar during Friday's unrest has been identified, but is not behind bars yet. Municipal court judge Camil Hubic, who is in charge of the investigation, said a man was identified as taking part in riots in front of the Altun Alem mosque in town, when two groups of Muslim worshippers belonging to different factions of Serbia's Islamic Comminity clashed. Novi Pazar judge denies riot culprit arrest The person in question is also suspected of having thrown a stone that injured police officer Jasmin Dustinac. Three civilans were also injured, one from gunshot wounds. Hubic denied media reports over the weekend that the suspect was in custody. Hubic himself told journalists that the arrest was carried out, but explained Sunday he received incorrect information. The identity of the suspect and other details of the investigation have been withheld for the time being.

Novi Pazar judge denies riot culprit arrest

The person in question is also suspected of having thrown a stone that injured police officer Jasmin Duštinac.

Three civilans were also injured, one from gunshot wounds.

Hubić denied media reports over the weekend that the suspect was in custody. Hubić himself told journalists that the arrest was carried out, but explained Sunday he received incorrect information.

The identity of the suspect and other details of the investigation have been withheld for the time being.