A 13-year-old boy was injured after being stabbed outside an elementary school in the New Smyrni district, in a violent incident that has shocked the local community.
According to initial reports, the attack took place outside the 3rd Primary School in the area, where the minor was approached by a group of four individuals. The boy sustained a serious injury to his thigh after being struck with a knife.
He was immediately transported to a children’s hospital in Athens, where he is currently being treated in the orthopedic ward. Medical staff say his condition is stable and he is not in life-threatening danger.
The incident was confirmed by a healthcare union representative, who described it as a deeply disturbing case of youth violence. He noted that the boy suffered a significant wound to his right thigh following the stabbing.
Authorities were promptly informed of the attack, and an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
According to the same source, there has been a worrying rise in violence involving minors, with approximately 1,000 cases of injuries resulting from youth clashes reported over the past year, highlighting what officials describe as a serious and growing social problem.
