Haidari: 'He beat me to a pulp, broke the bone in my nose' - What the man who was assaulted in a clinic says
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A man was severely beaten in a private clinic in Haidari, Greece, after asking another patron to lower his voice on a phone call.
- The victim sustained a broken nose, a fractured nasal septum, and extensive bruising around his eyes.
- The assailant, a known local businessman, fled the scene and is being sought by authorities; the victim has filed a complaint.
A violent incident occurred at a private clinic in Haidari, Greece, when a man was brutally assaulted for politely asking another individual to speak more quietly on his mobile phone.
He got up and beat me to a pulp.
The victim recounted the ordeal to MEGA, stating, "He got up and beat me to a pulp." He described his injuries, including a broken nose, a fractured nasal septum, and severe bruising to both eyes, which he said reflected the "ferocity" with which he was attacked.
He broke the bone in my nose, in the septum, both eyes are blue.
According to the victim, he had an appointment at 9:15 AM and the assailant, who did not have an appointment, was speaking loudly on two phones. When the victim requested he lower his voice, the attacker became enraged and initiated the physical assault. The two men were strangers prior to the incident.
I said, 'Excuse me, can you speak a little quieter?' and that was the reason he got up and beat me to a pulp.
Adding to the trauma, the victim reported that as he and his wife attempted to leave, the same man intercepted them on the stairs, threatening further violence. His wife and the clinic doctor intervened. The victim was subsequently hospitalized, undergoing medical examinations for his injuries. Authorities have identified the suspect, described as a well-known local businessman, and are actively searching for him.
I'll wait for you downstairs to fix you.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.