Thessaloniki: 12-year-old boy attacked by five minors at local stadium

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after being attacked by five minors at the Alkis Kampanos stadium in Nea Evkarpia, Thessaloniki, on Saturday afternoon. The victim, who had gone to play football with a friend, was reportedly targeted with verbal abuse before being struck with punches and kicks. During the assault, the child fell and hit his head against a metal gate, causing bleeding.

The boy is currently receiving treatment at Georgios Gennimatas Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. He has provided testimony to police, identifying two of the attackers as students from his own middle school.

Authorities from the Pavlou Mela Police Station have opened an investigation into dangerous physical injury. While two of the minors have been identified and are being sought, police are working to identify the remaining three participants. In a related development, some reports indicate that arrests have been made involving two 13-year-olds and their parents in connection with the incident.