Serbian leader denounces planned Belgrade bridge blockade after shootings

People march during a protest against violence in Belgrade (AP)

Serbia’s populist leader has denounced opposition plans to block a key bridge and motorway in Belgrade to press their demands in the wake of mass shootings in the Balkan country that left 17 people dead, including many children.

President Aleksandar Vucic said that the planned opposition protest later on Friday amounted to “violence in politics” and “harassment” of citizens.