Five more PAOK fans free for the attack on four friends of Aris

The remaining 5 PAOK fans were also released, after their apologies, for the attack on four friends of Aris, among whom was a 20-year-old 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 2019, in 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: Prohibition of leaving the country and appearing at a police station.

One was ordered to pay a fine of 1000 euros, while another – who has the status of a lawyer – 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 pleaded guilty yesterday and were released, two with conditions and one without any conditions.

The 8 are being 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 accused, aged 19 to 26, were allegedly part of a group of unknowns who attacked the four victims – a 21-year-old, two 19-year-old twin brothers, and a 20-year-old

According to the indictment, on July 25, 2019, the four Aris fans, after watching their team’s soccer match with AEL Limassol, held as part of the Europa League, left the “Kleanthis Vikelidis” stadium, getting into a passenger car 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.

Source: skai.gr