Three out of four suspects arrested for the attack on Thessaloniki Mayor Yannis Boutaris two days ago, a shocking incident captured on video and repeatedly aired on television, will be tried on misdemeanor charges of grievous bodily harm (assault) and disturbing the peace.
Three out of four suspects arrested for the attack on Thessaloniki Mayor Yannis Boutaris two days ago, a shocking incident captured on video and repeatedly aired on television, will be tried on misdemeanor charges of grievous bodily harm (assault) and disturbing the peace.
Another suspect, identified as a 17-year-old, will be tried in a juvenile court.
Boutaris was headed to a rally by ethnic Pontian groups in the city when he was surrounded by a small mob of detractors, some of whom punched and kicked him, causing the 75-year-old mayor to fall to the pavement.