Serb arrested in Hungary over bakery knife attack
Police in Hungary arrested a 33-year-old Serbian citizen suspected of stabbing two relatives during an argument at a bakery in Hodmezovasarhely; one victim suffered life-threatening injuries.
- The Csongrad-Csanad County Police arrested a Serbian citizen aged 33.
- The attack happened on Sunday, June 28, after an argument at a bakery in Hodmezovasarhely.
- The victims were his relatives, a Serbian woman (29) and a Serbian man (26).
- According to first medical assessments, one person suffered life-threatening injuries.
The Csongrad-Csanad County Police in Hungary have arrested a 33-year-old Serbian citizen. He is suspected of stabbing two of his relatives at a bakery in Hodmezovasarhely, a town in southern Hungary close to the Serbian border.
According to police, the attack took place on Sunday, June 28, after an argument among family members. The victims are a 29-year-old Serbian woman and a 26-year-old Serbian man. First medical assessments indicate that one person suffered life-threatening injuries, while the other sustained lighter wounds.
Guilt has not been established by a final court ruling. Until the proceedings conclude, the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.
An argument at the bakery turned into a stabbing
The bakery sits on the corner of Madach Imre and Zrinyi streets. After the incident the shop was closed and sealed off with police tape, and local officers carried out the on-site investigation.
According to Hungarian police, the clash was preceded by a dispute within the family. Hungarian media report that the people involved were the owner of the premises and his relatives, but the official investigation has yet to establish the exact motive and sequence of events.
Investigators questioned the suspect on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm that endangered life. After questioning he was detained, and police initiated proceedings to order his pre-trial detention. Under Hungarian law, a court decides on detention at this stage, on a motion from the police and prosecution.
The injuries suffered by the two people will be subject to a medical examination. Its findings will show the severity and origin of the wounds, which is decisive in criminal cases of this kind for the legal classification of the offence.
What comes next in the Hungarian police investigation?
The case is being led by the Csongrad-Csanad County Police. In the coming days a court ruling on the suspect’s detention is expected, along with the collection of witness statements and the processing of evidence from the scene.
For Serbian citizens living or working in Hungary, consular assistance in such situations is provided by Serbia’s diplomatic and consular mission. The embassy can monitor the proceedings and offer basic information and support to the families involved.
The case in Hodmezovasarhely shows how quickly a family quarrel can escalate into a serious crime. The final word on responsibility will come from the court, after the investigation is completed and the evidence presented.
In your view, how much can institutions do to prevent domestic violence before it reaches the worst outcome?
