CroatiaA video clip circulating on social media shows four police officers in Split physically abusing a 17-year-old teenager after they intervened in a fight between two youths. The footage, which was shared by Slobodna Dalmacija, depicts the officers kicking the teenager multiple times. The police have confirmed the incident occurred at around 1:26 AM near an establishment on Kopilica. According to police reports, the officers were responding to a report of disorderly conduct and found the 17-year-old attacking an 18-year-old who had lost consciousness from blows. The suspect was allegedly intoxicated and refused medical assistance and alcohol testing. A criminal investigation into potential offenses against a police officer is underway, and disciplinary action against the involved officers is being investigated. The police have not yet announced whether the officers involved have been suspended.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the incident as a case of excessive force by police, emphasizing the physical abuse and the refusal of medical care by the suspect. It highlights the ongoing investigation and the lack of suspension of the officers, suggesting possible institutional failure. While the police's own
