The Sofia Regional Prosecutor’s Office referred the matter on its own initiative in connection with the events that took place in front of the National Theatre on 07.11.2024. The occasion is numerous publications and reports in the media, which show clashes between citizens and hooligan actions.
A prosecutor at the Sofia Regional Prosecutor's Office initiated pre-trial proceedings for a crime under Art. 1 of the Criminal Code, which carries a penalty of up to 2 years imprisonment, probation and public reprimand.
The investigation has been assigned to the Sofia Metropolitan Directorate of Interior. A supervising prosecutor has given detailed instructions on what should be done in the course of the pre-trial proceedings. Witnesses to the events in front of the National Theatre should be identified and called to give information and video recordings from cameras located in the area should be admitted and video-technical expert report should be assigned to the same.
If sufficient evidence is gathered that a person is guilty of a crime, that person will be held criminally responsible.