Drama in Split: Robbed a bank and held a hostage, shot by the police

THE identity of the robber who was fatally shot during the Erste Bank robbery in Split has been revealed. It is 65-year-old Franko Petrinović, who served 20 years in prison in Australia for murder during the robbery.

A real drama unfolded in the center of Split just before noon. An unknown perpetrator attempted to rob a bank, taking one person hostage. It is believed to have been a security guard at the bank. He was shot dead during police intervention.

A young man who attempted to rob a bank in the center of Split around noon has died from serious injuries. According to Croatian police, the man died in a shootout with police officers after leaving the bank.

A bank robbery took place in Split at noon. The robber allegedly shot at a policewoman.

Police shot dead a bank robber in the Croatian city of Split. The man had a gun, the Split-Dalmatia County Police said.

There was a huge panic when a bank robber in Split shot two police officers, who then returned fire. The offender could not be revived. Police shot and killed a bank robber ... ...