Greek School Occupation Turns Violent: Teacher Accused of Injuring Student with Cutter
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A shocking incident unfolded at a Vocational High School in Chalandri, Greece, where a teacher allegedly used a cutter to injure a 17-year-old student during an attempt to end a school occupation. The incident, captured in a video released by Star channel, has sparked outrage and led to legal proceedings against both the teacher and the school principal.
Student Attempts to End Occupation, Suffers Finger Injuries
The altercation occurred as the student was attempting to halt the ongoing occupation of the school, reportedly standing behind the bars of a door. According to reports, the teacher, in the presence of the school principal, allegedly caught the student’s fingers with a cutter. The student was immediately heard expressing intense pain.
A transcript of the exchange reveals the student’s desperate pleas:
“My hand…”
“Take your hand.”
“Come on, my hand…”
“Get your hands out of here.”
“Come on, take it off, it hurts!”
Medical Evaluation and Allegations of Mockery
Following the incident on December 16th, the injured student sought medical attention. He stated to Star channel, “I went to the emergency room and they told me that I have injured both my fingers. The professor uses the cutter, pulls my finger. I scream, I suffer, I scream at him ‘please let it go,’ ‘let go my finger hurts,’ but he continues. He even made fun of me, saying ‘oh, are your little fingers hurting?’”
The student’s father described the teacher’s actions as callous, stating, “With a cold look and a sardonic smile, he grabs my son’s finger.”
Arrests and Legal Action
The 17-year-old student was briefly arrested and subsequently released, with a file being opened against him for simple bodily harm. Simultaneously, a case file was filed against both the principal and the teacher for bodily harm. On Tuesday, December 16th, both were taken to the prosecutor for questioning.
This incident raises serious questions about the handling of student protests and the appropriate use of force by educators. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the legal process unfolds.
Other News from Greece
In other news from Greece:
- Forensic investigators are examining the vehicle of Fanouris Kargakis in connection with a double murder in Heraklion.
- All seven defendants in the OPEKEPE scandal who pleaded guilty on Tuesday, December 16th, have been released with conditions.
- A 49-year-old man has been arrested for inciting violence against women and urging another individual to commit suicide.
