Crete woman says estranged ex-partner tried to run her over
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- A 38-year-old woman in Gიოfyros, Crete, reported that her estranged former partner had been following and harassing her.
- She said he slapped her and later tried to hit her with his car, but she avoided the vehicle without injury.
- Police arrested the 40-year-old man the same day, and the case has been referred to the authorities.
A 38-year-old woman in Gიოfyros, Crete, says her estranged former partner followed her, slapped her and then tried to run her over with his car.
The incident took place in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 31, after the woman had gone out. She told authorities that the 40-year-old man continued to bother and follow her despite their separation.
According to her complaint, the confrontation escalated when the man attacked her and slapped her. She said he then attempted to hit her with his vehicle, but she reacted quickly and managed to avoid it without being injured.
Authorities began searching for the man after receiving the complaint. Officers located and arrested him that afternoon. He was taken to the authorities, and the case will now proceed through the justice system.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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