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23-Year-Old Surrenders in Connection with Thessaloniki Murder

Published March 13, 2026, 17:15
23-Year-Old Surrenders in Connection with Thessaloniki Murder

The 23-year-old identified as the perpetrator of the murder of a 20-year-old fan in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, has surrendered to the Greek Police, accompanied by his lawyer. According to authorities, the victim and the perpetrator appear to have arranged the meeting with the intention of attacking each other, with the altercation resulting in tragedy. The perpetrator is reportedly an organized supporter of Aris, while the victim was a PAOK fan and had previously been involved in incidents of robbery and assault. Video footage of the attack shows the 20-year-old collapsing after being injured, and the investigation continues to fully determine the motives for the attack and identify all those involved.