Four minors sentenced to placement in a juvenile correctional facility over violence against a 13-year-old in Skopje

The Basic Criminal Court in Skopje has ordered an institutional educational measure placing four minor girls in a juvenile correctional facility in connection with proceedings over violence against a 13-year-old in Gjorče Petrov.

According to the court’s statement, two of the girls will remain at the facility for one year, while the other two will stay for eight months.

The court clarified that the case has concluded at first instance. Because it involves minors and the proceedings were closed, no further details can be disclosed. The written decision is currently being prepared and will then be delivered to the parties; it has not yet become final.

The violent incident between peers, which took place in Gjorče Petrov in March this year, prompted widespread public reaction. Part of the incident was recorded on mobile phones, and the footage was later posted on social media.

Criminal complaints for violence had previously been filed against the four minors, and proceedings were conducted under the Law on Justice for Children.