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16-Year-Old Accused of Murder Attacked and Chamber Set on Fire in Prison

Published January 21, 2026, 10:43

The 16-year-old accused of the death of a 17-year-old in Serres was attacked by fellow inmates at Kassaveteia prison. During a widespread incident, 11 juvenile detainees assaulted and tortured him, allegedly whipping him with an electric cable, followed by an arson attack on the chamber. The young suspect was taken to the hospital along with the attackers, but all returned to prison after receiving first aid. Authorities are investigating the incident, examining both the arson and the assault, while seeking the reasons that led to the attack.