What happened: A 20 y/o male was physically attacked with stones by two unknown perpetrators.
Date, time and location of the incident: August 11th, str. Philip II Makedonski in the Municipality of
Centar, Skopje.
Source of information: interview with the victim.
Victim(s) involved: One 20 y/o male was stoned. As a result of the attack the victim suffered visible
injures in the head area.
Type of the crime(s): Violence (Art.386), Bodily Harm (Art.130).
Perpetrator(s): Two unknown perpetrators.
Brief description of incident with bias indicators: The bias motive in this incident is the sexual
orientation of the victim, and the bias indicators in this incident are:
1. Victim perception – the victim perceives this incident as hate crime.
2. Nature of violence – the incident was carried out in public.
3. Lack of other motives.
Status of the case: Under investigation.
Response of local authorities: The Committee reported the case to the authorities, after gaining the
compliance of the victim. The victim has been called by the Police for recognition of possible suspects.
Impact on the victim(s) and the community: This type of incidents brings into question the general
security situation of sexual minorities in the society, especially on locations where they are known
to frequent.
