Assailants would not let a singer perform in a cafe in Skopje's municipality of Aerodrom, and one of them claimed to be a police officer and physically attacked her, police reported.

The incident occurred at a hospitality venue where a group of men interrupted the musical performance. One of the attackers identified himself as a police officer and assaulted the singer, inflicting injuries.

Police intervened and identified the participants in the incident. An investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances, including whether the individual is actually a member of the police force or was falsely impersonating one.

The case sparked reactions on social media, where citizens expressed concern about the safety of hospitality workers and intolerance toward cultural events.