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Rhodes: 17-year-old reports hours-long beating by boyfriend; 10 injuries documented
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Rhodes: 17-year-old reports hours-long beating by boyfriend; 10 injuries documented

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 17-year-old girl on the island of Rhodes reported being severely beaten by her 23-year-old boyfriend over several hours.
  • The forensic report documented 10 injuries consistent with blunt force trauma, including bruises and abrasions.
  • The suspect admitted to pushing her outside a club but denied the more severe assault at home, claiming self-defense.

A brutal incident of domestic violence has shocked the Greek island of Rhodes after a 17-year-old girl reported being subjected to a prolonged and violent assault by her 23-year-old boyfriend. The victim detailed a harrowing experience that began with a jealous outburst outside a nightclub and escalated into a severe beating at their shared residence.

According to the teenager's complaint, the altercation started when her boyfriend, whom she had been dating for five months, became enraged by jealousy outside a local establishment. Patrons intervened after he slapped her. The situation worsened significantly when they returned home, where she alleges he continued to assault her from 3:30 AM until approximately 9 AM, hitting her face, head, and body, and reportedly slamming her head against a wall.

He was hitting me. There is no argument with words.

— 17-year-old victimDescribing the assault by her boyfriend.

A forensic examination documented ten distinct injuries on the girl's body. These included dried blood on her left eyebrow, bruising and swelling around her mouth and eye, abrasions on her lips, redness behind her ear, swelling on her head, and bruises on her chest, arm, and thigh. The report concluded the injuries were consistent with the timeline provided and indicative of blunt force trauma.

You will kill me, you will kill me, go away.

— 17-year-old victimRecounting her reaction when the suspect allegedly grabbed a knife.

The 23-year-old suspect, after his arrest, denied the more severe accusations. He admitted to pushing his girlfriend outside the club, citing her "jealousy scene" over his conversation with another woman. However, he claimed the assault at home did not occur and stated he only picked up a knife that was on the table and threw it aside, telling her not to be afraid. He also denied threatening to kill or burn her.

The incident reportedly ended when a relative hosting the couple intervened, restraining the young man. The following morning, the relative took both individuals to the police station and encouraged the minor to file a report. The suspect faces charges related to domestic violence.

If one wants a slap...

— 23-year-old suspectPart of his statement during his apology, implying a provocation.
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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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