Tripoli Students Involved in Violent Knife Attack; Investigation Underway
Tripoli, Greece – October 8, 2024 – A shocking incident unfolded in tripoli today as two middle school students, ages 12 and 13, engaged in a violent altercation involving a knife, leaving one hospitalized in intensive care. Teh attack occurred approximately 200 meters from a local high school.
The incident stems from personal differences between the two students, escalating into a physical confrontation where both minors sustained injuries. one student stabbed the other in the hand, and was subsequently stabbed in the throat and back after disarming his attacker. The more seriously injured student was transported to a hospital in Athens and admitted to intensive care, while the other was initially treated at Tripoli Hospital.
Disturbing video footage released by STAR television depicts the 13-year-old pursuing and attacking the second minor with a knife. The video captures the injured child’s cries for help: “Aid! What are you doing?”
“He threw knives at him. He almost missed his carotid artery by a millimeter,” stated the father of the 12-year-old victim to STAR. He further added,”He didn’t stop beating him.He came out in the street and asked for help.”
Police from the Tripoli Criminal prosecution and Criminal Department have opened a case file against the minors, investigating potential charges of severe bodily harm, hazardous bodily harm, and weapons violations. Additionally, a separate case file has been initiated against the parents of both students, alleging negligence in supervising their children. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A knife was recovered from the scene and confiscated as evidence. The Tripoli Criminal Prosecution and Criminal Department are continuing their investigation and pre-trial work.