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16-Year-Old Beaten in Prison After Fatally Injuring Teen

Published January 21, 2026, 10:30
16-Year-Old Beaten in Prison After Fatally Injuring Teen

A 16-year-old accused of fatally injuring a 17-year-old in Serres was brutally beaten by fellow inmates at Kassaveteia prison. The incident occurred during a general disturbance, which resulted in the arson of the cell block. Reports indicate the 16-year-old was tortured, including being whipped with an electric cable, by 11 juvenile detainees. Both those involved in the beating and the arsonists were taken to hospital for first aid and then returned to prison. Authorities are investigating the incident, with the arson appearing to be linked to protests over prison conditions.