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Serres: Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Gagging 13-Year-Old Student

Published January 24, 2026, 12:11
Serres: Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Gagging 13-Year-Old Student

A 60-year-old teacher and principal of a Junior High School in Serres was arrested following a mother's complaint, accused of gagging a 13-year-old student with duct tape for causing a disturbance. According to the complaint, the teacher also asked a classmate to restrain the student with masking tape. The woman was taken to the prosecutor of Serres with charges of illegal violence and bodily harm to vulnerable individuals. The incident has shocked the local community and raises questions about pedagogical approaches.