A 16-year-old boy was left bloodied and in need of emergency medical care after being attacked by a 17-year-old in a central square in Patras, a city in western Greece. The assault is the latest in a troubling surge of youth-related violence in the region, marking the seventeenth such incident in just one month.
According to public broadcaster ERT, the victim suffered significant facial injuries and was transferred to the University Hospital of Patras, where he remains under medical supervision. Early assessments indicate that his condition is stable and not life-threatening.
Police Searching for the 17-Year-Old Suspect
Following the attack, the injured teenager contacted his father, who immediately filed a report with police. Authorities are now searching for the 17-year-old suspect, though the motive for the confrontation remains unclear. Investigators have yet to establish what triggered the altercation between the two boys.
Rising Concerns Over Youth Violence
This incident adds to a growing list of serious cases involving minors in the wider region, including assaults, drug-related episodes and other forms of delinquency. Local officials and residents alike have expressed heightened concern as similar incidents are increasingly reported in multiple parts of Greece.
