Trial of duo suspected of attacking singer Hrůza begins

The case of an attack on the popular rock musician Michal Hrůza started in an Ostrava court on Tuesday. The singer-songwriter was hospitalised with a brain haemorrhage and concussion after attempting to stop a fight between two young men during the Colours of Ostrava music festival last year. According to the prosecutor, the men threatened to beat up the singer if he called the police. The students, aged 18 and 19, are charged with blackmail and disorderly conduct. If found guilty, they could face between five and 12 years behind bars. The popular musician recently announced his first concert plans following the injury, with a tour getting underway in Prague on Thursday before moving on to seven other Czech cities.

Author: Ruth Fraňková