A total of ten -10- people were identified by the West Attica Security Sub-Directorate of the Attica Security Directorate, who are accused of – as the case may be – damage to foreign property as well as violation of sports legislation, in the context of a football match that took place on August 18, 2024 , at the Municipal Stadium of Peristeri.

A decisive role in their identification was – among others – the utilization of the video material, which was confiscated by the surveillance system installed in the stadium as well as the system for issuing and digital identification of electronic tickets for sports meetings, which sports fans now do before the their entry into sports facilities, based on recent legislation.

At the same time, for the investigation of the case, an appropriate evaluation of informational and pre-investigative data was carried out in collaboration with the Sub-Directorate for Combating Violence in Sports Venues, of the Attica Security Directorate.

In particular, it emerged that eight -8- of the above defendants, including a minor, being in the stands of the stadium, proceeded with kicks to break and detach seats, both during and after the end of the match. Some were then hurled towards the pitch, while the rest were thrown into the stands.

In addition, for the other -2- defendants, it was established that they participated as lessor-driver and additional driver of a vehicle, in the organized movement of fans, in violation of the relevant decision issued by the competent Ministry on August 14, 2024.

The case file that was created was submitted to the competent prosecuting authority.

On the occasion of this case, it should be noted that the personnel of the Greek Police will continue intensive controls to deal with violence in sports venues, fully applying the existing legislation, both inside and around the sports facilities, as well as in any other area .