Police made three arrests in connection with the attack on a 47-year-old man on Thursday night (October 22) in Rethymno by four individuals who had their faces covered. The perpetrators struck the man and snatched a backpack containing a banner with the insignia of a sports club; an off-duty police officer who attempted to intervene was also injured in the attack.
According to the Hellenic Police, the three arrested individuals are Greek nationals aged 21, 25, and 27, and they are charged with robbery, causing bodily harm, violations of laws regarding sports violence, and violence against public officials.
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The attack occurred when the four men, wearing helmets, approached the 47-year-old and assaulted him in an attempt to steal the backpack he was carrying. According to initial reports, the victim tried to resist, resulting in him being struck on the head and body.
An off-duty police officer who happened to be at the scene at that moment witnessed the attack.The officer immediately notified the Rethymno Police Headquarters and rushed to assist the 47-year-old man.
However, one of the perpetrators attacked him with his hands, causing minor injuries, in an attempt to prevent their arrest. The four men then fled on motorcycles.
The 47-year-old went to Rethymno Hospital, where he received first aid for his minor injuries and then left.
After the Hellenic Police was alerted, officers from the DI.AS. unit located the 25-year-old and the 27-year-old riding a motorcycle and proceeded to arrest them. This was followed by the location and arrest of the 21-year-old, bringing the total number of those arrested to three.
The preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Rethymno Sub-Directorate for Crime Prosecution and Investigation, while the police investigation also involves a fourth individual implicated in the attack.
Source: Proto Thema
