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Tragedy in Serres: 16-Year-Old Arrested for the Death of a 17-Year-Old

Published January 6, 2026, 19:04
Tragedy in Serres: 16-Year-Old Arrested for the Death of a 17-Year-Old

A 16-year-old has been arrested in Serres, Greece, and charged with intentional manslaughter in connection with the death of a 17-year-old. The 16-year-old confessed to attacking the 17-year-old because he sent a message to his girlfriend. The 16-year-old's mother was also arrested for neglect of a minor. The incident began outside a gambling shop and continued outside the Serres Metropolitan Cathedral, where the 16-year-old allegedly struck the 17-year-old in the head. The 17-year-old died in the basement of his home after initially leaving with the perpetrator following the altercation. The 16-year-old has a history with the authorities, and his family faces serious problems, including drug use.