Higher Public Prosecutor's Office Issues Statement on Basketball Player's Arrest: Plavšić Admits All!
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- Uroš Plavšić Arrested in Belgrade
The statement from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office is provided in full below.
Uroš P. (27) was questioned at the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade on suspicion of having scaled the fence of the Military Medical Academy on July 17th, around 1:50 AM, and physically assaulted a military officer, a security guard, causing minor injuries. The suspect admitted to the offense during questioning and provided his defense. As there were no grounds for detention or other restrictive measures, the acting public prosecutor lifted the 48-hour custody for Uroš P. The criminal complaint charges the suspect with the offense of "Assault on a military officer in the performance of military duty." Higher Public Prosecutor's Office
Why Was Uroš Plavšić Arrested?
Uroš Plavšić, former Crvena Zvezda basketball player, was arrested on Friday following an incident at the Military Medical Academy (VMA), as confirmed by Sportal, acting on an order from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade.
According to investigative information, the former Red Star player scaled the VMA's protective fence during the night of July 16th to 17th. He then physically assaulted a military officer at the reception desk, who was on duty as a security guard at the time.
Sportal's source indicates that Plavšić inexplicably struck the security guard. While Belgrade media reported he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, this has not been officially confirmed, and he was not tested for these substances at the VMA.
After striking the man, who sustained minor injuries, Plavšić was subdued, restrained, and held until civil police arrived and took him into custody.
What should concern him is the potential for up to five years in prison for this offense, as he is suspected of assaulting a military officer, who suffered minor injuries.
The incident occurred just hours after Plavšić and his wife, influencer Jovana Tomić, hosted a large church wedding and celebration for family and friends. The couple had legally married last year.
Uroš Plavšić's Career
Uroš Plavšić recently officially departed Crvena Zvezda, signing a contract with Cluj in Romania. After starting his career in Smederevo, he went to Tennessee College, and then, following a season with Mega, joined Crvena Zvezda. Zvezda sent him on loan spells to Beşiktaş and Bandirma, and he is now with Cluj.
He has represented the Serbian national team on several occasions and was part of the squad that won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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