The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Skopje has initiated proceedings against a 31-year-old man from Skopje suspected of the criminal offense - Serious Bodily Injury under Article 131 paragraph 2 in conjunction with paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code.

According to the announcement of the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office, on the evening of June 21, at the family home on Debarca Street in Skopje, the suspect seriously injured his 70-year-old mother by using violence.

He first started a verbal debate, and then physically attacked him, hitting him in the face and body with his hands.

He then continued to hit her with a chair, causing serious bodily injuries and breaking both arms.

Fearing that she would be attacked again, the victim left the house and reported the incident on June 24, when the suspect became aggressive towards her again.

The competent public prosecutor assessed that there are circumstances that clearly indicate the possibility for the suspect to escape or repeat the criminal offense, therefore he submitted a motion for detention on remand to the pre-trial judge by the Basic Criminal Court in Skopje.