The remaining 5 PAOK fans were also releasedafter their apologies, for the attack held at the expense of four friends of Marsamong whom was a 20-year-old man who suffered serious injuries and remained in a coma for 8 days according to a grtimes report

The incident was recorded in the summer of 2019in one of the most central parts of Thessaloniki, near Kamara.

With the agreement of the investigator and the prosecutor, four defendants were released while the following restrictive conditions were imposed on them: Ban on leaving the country and showing up at a police station.

In one a fine of 1000 euros was also imposed, while another– who has the capacity of a lawyer- he was released without any conditions. All denied the charges and claimed they were in the area but did not know about or participate in the attack.

Another 3 defendants apologized yesterday and were releasedboth with conditions and one without any conditions imposed on it.

The 8 are prosecuted for: Grievous bodily harm, by complicity. Contributory and consecutive dangerous bodily harm. Disturbing the public peace. Unlawful violence, serial, committed and attempted. Deterioration of foreign property. Possession and use of objects that may cause bodily harm. The above offenses are reported not to be linked to a specific sporting event but have a clear sporting reference and a sporting background which goes back to rivalry between fans of sports teams. In addition, they are accused of carrying weapons and using weapons.

The defendants, aged 19 to 26, they allegedly participated in a group of strangers who attacked the four victims – a 21-year-old, two twin brothers, aged 19, and a 20-year-old

According to the indictment, on July 25, 2019, the four Aris fans after watching their team’s football match with AEL Limassol, held as part of the Europa League competition, left the “Kleanthis Vikelidis” stadium, riding in a passenger car. The sufferers were targeted because they wore yellow shirts with the insignia of Mars.

After the attack, the 20-year-old was diagnosed with a brain injury and immediately underwent surgery, remaining intubated, in a coma and on mechanical support, in the Intensive Care Unit, until August 2, for 8 days. Another 19-year-old man was injured in the hand while the perpetrators caused damage to the vehicle in which they were riding.

Almost 20 minutes before the attack, at least 12 people were seen approaching the spot where the attack later took place and making suspicious movements.

According to the police, among them were the 8 defendants who either actively participated in the beating of the four Martians or supervised the area, providing assistance to the perpetrators of the attack.

The people involved are fans of PAOK and frequented the office of SF “Thyra 4”, according to the police.