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Agios Dimitrios: 23-year-old taken to prison psychiatric ward after his plea
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Agios Dimitrios: 23-year-old taken to prison psychiatric ward after his plea

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 23-year-old man has been transferred to the Korydallos prison psychiatric unit after allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old.
  • The suspect claims to have no memory of the incident, while the victim recounted being approached for his belongings before being attacked.
  • Authorities are investigating whether the motive was robbery or the suspect's alleged psychological problems, and the victim is expected to give a formal statement after recovering.

A 23-year-old man accused of stabbing an 18-year-old footballer in Agios Dimitrios has been transferred to the psychiatric unit of Korydallos prison. The suspect appeared before an investigating judge on Friday and reportedly claimed to have no recollection of the events.

The 18-year-old victim told police he was walking down the street when the suspect emerged from a building, followed him, and demanded his belongings before attacking him. The suspect, who has no prior record, has consistently claimed to be suffering from psychological problems.

I was walking down the street and saw him come out of an apartment building. I realized he was following me and started saying something to me. I didn't pay attention. He approached me and told me to give him whatever I had. Immediately after, he attacked me.

— 18-year-old victimThe victim recounts the moments leading up to the stabbing attack.

Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the attack, seeking to determine if it was a robbery or if it stemmed from the suspect's alleged mental health issues. The victim, who sustained injuries to his head and back, is expected to provide a formal statement to the police once he has recovered. His father has expressed a desire for the perpetrator to be punished.

The knife used in the assault has not yet been recovered, as the suspect allegedly discarded it after fleeing the scene. He was apprehended after a passing driver noticed blood on his hands and alerted the authorities.

I want him to be punished.

— Father of the victimThe victim's father expresses his desire for justice.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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