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Greece reports severe beach injury and violent shop altercation
Two separate incidents were reported in Greece. In Chania, a 45-year-old man sustained a severe cervical spine fracture and spinal cord injury while playing in the sea with his niece. The injury occurred when the man placed the child on his shoulders to dive, but she lost her balance and fell onto his neck. He was transferred to Venizelos Hospital in Heraklion for emergency surgery involving a specialized implant brought from Athens. While initial signs were encouraging, doctors noted a recent decline in his upper limb mobility.
In Neo Kosmos, a violent altercation occurred at an auto repair shop between a 49-year-old man and the 45-year-old owner. The conflict escalated when the 49-year-old returned to the shop with a 26-centimeter knife after making threats. In response, the owner used a 75-centimeter metal lever to strike the attacker. Police arrested both men; the 49-year-old faces charges including assault and weapons violations, while the owner faces charges for dangerous bodily harm.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The 45-year-old owner used a lever to strike the 49-year-old man. lawandorder.gr · www.ertnews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 49-year-old man returned to the workshop with a knife and attempted to attack the owner. lawandorder.gr · www.ertnews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 49-year-old man faces charges including insult, threat, attempted bodily harm, attempted dangerous bodily harm, and weapons law violations. lawandorder.gr · www.ertnews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police arrested both men involved in the altercation. lawandorder.gr · www.ertnews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 49-year-old man sustained injuries to his head and legs but is not in life-threatening condition. lawandorder.gr · www.ertnews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 45-year-old workshop owner faces charges for dangerous bodily harm and weapons law violations. lawandorder.gr · www.ertnews.gr