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Elderly man sent to psychiatric care after threatening wife in Volos
🇬🇷 Greece /Crime & Justice

Elderly man sent to psychiatric care after threatening wife in Volos

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • An elderly man in Volos, Greece, was taken to a psychiatric facility after threatening his wife with a walking stick.
  • The man, who suffers from health issues including potential dementia, reportedly attacked his wife during an argument.
  • He appeared disoriented in court, unable to understand the proceedings, leading to his involuntary commitment for psychiatric evaluation.

An elderly man in Volos, Greece, has been placed in a psychiatric facility by court order following an incident where he allegedly threatened his wife with a walking stick. The man is reportedly suffering from multiple small strokes, which have caused brain damage, depression, and early signs of dementia.

According to his wife, who filed a complaint, the altercation occurred on a Thursday afternoon over a trivial matter. She claims he pushed her onto the bed with a wooden pole and grabbed her jaw tightly. The woman managed to break free and contacted the police, leading to the man's arrest.

I don't know why I am here.

— Elderly manThe man's response when questioned by the prosecutor and judge about his presence in court.

During his court appearance, the man exhibited confusion, questioning why he was there and stating he had been traveling far away on a trip. He could not comprehend the proceedings or the accusations against him.

Given his apparent inability to communicate or understand, the prosecutor recommended, and the court accepted, that the case be postponed. The man was immediately sent to the Volos Mental Health Center for involuntary psychiatric evaluation. His detention was lifted, and the trial is rescheduled for September 2, pending his medical condition.

I don't know what I did.

— Elderly manThe man's statement regarding his actions and the charges against him.
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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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