Police Say Coercive Measures During Maribor Protest Justified

Ljubljana, 27 November - Police representatives rejected on Tuesday accusations that excessive force had been used during Monday's mass protest against Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler, arguing coercive measures were resorted to only after no other means could secure public order.

Ljubljana
Head of the Maribor Police Administration Danijel Lorbek speaking to the press about the coercive police measures used by police during Monday's protest in Maribor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Head of the Maribor Police Administration Danijel Lorbek speaking to the press about the coercive police measures used by police during Monday's protest in Maribor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Head of the Maribor Police Administration Danijel Lorbek speaking to the press about the coercive police measures used by police during Monday's protest in Maribor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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