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Bulgarian authorities investigate an attack on foreigners on Vitosha Boulevard in Sofia

Vitosha Boulevard
Photo: Ani Petrova, BNR

Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated for an assault committed by several young men against Pakistani students with British citizenship, said the Sofia Directorate of the Ministry of Interior.

The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Friday on Vitosha Boulevard in Sofia. Two of the foreigners were taken to Pirogov Emergency Hospital with minor injuries, BNR has learned. The motive for the attack is unclear, and there is no information on whether there are any suspects in custody.

Earlier yesterday, a video appeared on social media showing a group of foreign youths attacking two boys and a girl again on Vitosha Boulevard.

The Sofia Directorate of the Ministry of Interior was also alerted of a fight between refugees in the refugee center in Ovcha Kupel residential district. One person was slightly injured.




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