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Serres Fatal Attack: Teen Arrested After Deadly Assault

Published January 6, 2026, 18:11
Serres Fatal Attack: Teen Arrested After Deadly Assault

A 16-year-old has been arrested in Serres for the manslaughter of a 17-year-old, following an altercation that occurred outside the Metropolis. The fight reportedly began after the 17-year-old sent a message to the 16-year-old's girlfriend, provoking the perpetrator's anger. According to police, the 16-year-old attacked the 17-year-old, hitting him in the head with an elbow. After the fight, the victim reported feeling unwell and died a few hours later in the basement of his home, where he was found by his sister. The 16-year-old's mother was also arrested for neglect of a minor. The 16-year-old has a previous record with the authorities for petty theft and drug possession, and comes from a family with a history of drug use and recent loss of a father.