A demonstration occurred in Ostrava (Czechia) following the stabbing of a local Roma man, which was linked to provocative social media videos by a user known as matthewwassupp.

The rally was monitored by police, including riot units, due to tensions surrounding the incident and the involvement of the Romani community.

The Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs is set to discuss the case, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety and treatment of Romani people in the Czech Republic.

• Ostrava, Czech Republic: Local Romani man is stabbed, 200 Romani community members assemble to call for a fair investigation. In: Romea. 21.07.2026. https://romea.cz/en/czech-republic/ostrava-czech-republic-local-romani-man-is-stabbed-200-romani-community-members-assemble-to-call-for-a-fair-investigation