Vladimir Stimac was arrested in Belgrade after protests and has since been released. He allegedly urged participants to attack another gathering and the police.

Following clashes between supporters of the government and its opponents in front of the Serbian parliament, the police made the arrests for disturbing public order and causing incidents during an unregistered public gathering. A total of 37 people were arrested on Sunday, including Stimac .

Specifically, the former player was detained overnight and discharged on Monday. Following up on the initial reaction to the arrest of Stimac, his lawyer is also filing an appeal on the decision to delay his release until the next morning.

Similar anti-government protests have been held over recent months, since the Novi Sad railway stati

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