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Teenager Accused of Murder Tortured in Prison

Published January 21, 2026, 10:16
Teenager Accused of Murder Tortured in Prison

A 16-year-old accused of the death of a 17-year-old in Serres was attacked and tortured by fellow inmates at Kassaveteia prison. According to reports, the minor was flogged with an electric cable by 11 inmates aged 15-18, followed by an arson attack in their cell. The 16-year-old was taken to hospital along with the other inmates, who showed symptoms of fainting due to smoke inhalation. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with charges of arson and damage to property, as well as for the assault on the 16-year-old. The president of the Kassaveteia prison guards stated that the agricultural prison is not suitable for juvenile inmates and proposed their transfer to other prisons. He also stressed that the fire was dangerous and could have had tragic consequences, as the mattresses are flammable and release toxic substances when burned.