A gay pride march in a coastal town in Croatia ended in violence this weekend when a stone-throwing mob attacked participants. The march attracted LGBT people and their friends, but thousands of people lined the streets in protest.
Extremists then began throwing bottles, stones and firecrackers at the marchers, Pink News reports.
Police used barriers to separate the two sides, although the gay campaigners said they were not protected properly.
Amnesty International cited reports which said five people needed medical attention, including one for a a head injury.
More than 100 people were arrested. The violence came just one day after Croatia was given the green light to join the European Union.
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