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Eight Arrests Made Following Incident at Toumba Stadium Press Box

Published March 16, 2026, 14:19
Eight Arrests Made Following Incident at Toumba Stadium Press Box

Eight people have been arrested following the incident at the press box of Toumba Stadium during the PAOK-Levadiakos match. Charges have been filed against them for illegal violence and violation of the sports law. The individuals stormed the press box with threatening behavior towards journalists covering the match. The Hellenic Police proceeded with the arrests after the incident, which raised concerns about the safety of journalists. The arrested individuals are expected to be brought before the prosecutor of criminal prosecution. After the incident, journalists were moved to the stadium's press room for safety reasons.