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Underage murderers caught by police

Mon, Nov 23 2009 12:17 CET

byNick Iliev

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Underage murderers caught by police

Photo: Anelia Nikolova

Police in the southeastern Bulgarian city of Stara Zagora have solved the murder of a 58-year-old man in the village of Oryahovitsa and apprehended his attackers, Bulgarian National Television (BNT) reported on November 23 2009.

According to the police report, the murder was attributed to "hooliganism". A group of youths apparently confronted 58-year-old Pencho Hristozov. They subsequently broke into the man's house and beat him before making their escape. The following day, another altercation ensued between Hristozov and the youngsters who broke the man's front door, reportedly injuring him in the process and causing his death.

Neighbours described the deceased as a "humble and quiet man" who was often harassed. He had had his property property vandalised on several occasions.

"I heard that some kids were always chasing him about. He once complained that he feared for the coming winter because the hooligans broke all his windows," Nedyalka Pavlova was quoted as saying by the BNT.

Villagers were said to be shocked by Hristozov's brutal murder. Several youths have been taken in custody, and the criminal investigation continues.

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Anonymous Gambler Tue, Nov 24 2009 07:23 CET
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So anyone want to place a bet on what Valeri wrote?

Anonymous david shaw Mon, Nov 23 2009 23:06 CET
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now now petar thats not very nice talk theres a lot of british thats no good yes and so have every other nationality being a bit rasict is not what you should become, this is the change of whats becoming of bulgaria sorry to say.we were all taught by our parents and grand parents to be good people but some go or stray from the path.but to put the blame on to curtain nationalities is not good as theres good and bad in every one.

Anonymous Frank Mon, Nov 23 2009 22:53 CET
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I agree with what was said before: unfortunately, cinematic and virtual mimicry bring along the same sort of bullying we see in some - self-named - civilized societies: Bulgaria is not separated from this trend and having a Prime Minister who is - himself - prone to violence, threat, and mafia-style does not help. He is a followed example of "mutri" indulgence.

Anonymous Alexis Mon, Nov 23 2009 20:38 CET
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The culprits seem to be at the same level as the pack of dogs that savagely killed the litte girl a few weeks ago. I don't believe origin- roots- bear that much on man's inhumanity to man- it's global. what about more police patrols?

Anonymous Peshev Mon, Nov 23 2009 19:43 CET
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Petar

Quite a narrow minded comment. Then again it is something i have come to expect from certain quarters of Bulgarian public. Maybe you should try and see the world a bit.

Anonymous Valeri Mon, Nov 23 2009 19:02 CET
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Probably gypsies. They are the only youth that moves in packs these days...

Anonymous Petar Mon, Nov 23 2009 18:56 CET
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And I thought this sort of thing only happened in the UK. Perhaps the Brits bring more than their money.


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