12 people found guilty in the murder of Alkis Kambanos in Thessaloniki

Twelve young hooligans were unanimously found guilty of killing 19-year-old Alkis and injuring two of his friends by a mixed jury in Thessaloniki on Thursday.

Alkis Kambanos died due to stab wounds, two more were stabbed multiple times in an attack on the night of February 1, 2022 in Thessaloniki. The deceased young man was stabbed in the inner part of the upper thigh, his femoral artery was damaged, because of which he died from rapid blood loss. Two others, aged 19 and 20, were taken to the hospital, where they received medical attention. According to media reports, the three young men were walking down Harilaou Trikoupi Street in Thessaloniki around 1:00 am when two cars pulled up next to them. People came out of them and demanded that the young men tell which football club they support…

Attack victim Alkis Kambanos was killed in a northern city in February 2022 after a football match involving a team the defendants were rooting for. Seven of the twelve young people were found guilty of manslaughter with possible intent, and five of complicity. In addition, several defendants were found guilty on charges ranging from attempted murder to complicity in injuring two friends who accompanied Cambanos.

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“Their lies lasted 40 seconds”

“Their perjury lasted 40 seconds. It takes courage to confess, but their mouths were shut,” the lawyer said, referring to the 12 perpetrators. “The defendants said they wanted a fair trial, but if they were tried in Iran, they would be stoned. One covered the other, no one saw anything. They tried to use the evidence to their advantage. The court was able to decide which of the 12 criminals had beaten Alkis and his friends,” Alkis’ family lawyer stressed.

The verdict will be announced next week.

Kambanos was severely beaten and stabbed in the upper thigh, after which he bled to death. Two of his friends, aged 19 and 20, were injured in an attack by football fans on February 1, 2022. Before the attack, the defendants asked the three friends which team they supported. They then attacked the victims with knives, clubs, metal pipes, crowbars and a folding sickle, with murderous intent, according to the prosecutor’s report.

Each of the 12 defendants was found guilty as follows:

• 1st for complicity in murder with probable intent, complicity in attempted murder of ΑΒ and ΔΚ with probable intent, for fighting, for possession of an object capable of causing bodily harm, for carrying a weapon. Not guilty of using a weapon.
• 2nd for manslaughter with possible intent, attempted murder with possible intent, complicity in attempted murder with possible intent, fighting, possession of an object that can cause bodily harm, carrying a weapon and using a weapon.
• 3rd for manslaughter with possible intent, complicity in two attempted murders with possible intent, disorderly conduct, possession of an object capable of causing bodily harm, carrying a weapon, and using a weapon.
• 4th for manslaughter with possible intent, complicity in two attempted murders with possible intent, disorderly conduct, possession of an object capable of causing bodily harm, carrying a weapon, and using a weapon.
• 5th for aiding and abetting murder with probable intent, aiding and abetting two attempted murders with probable intent, aiding and abetting attempted murder, fighting, possession of an object capable of causing bodily harm, carrying a weapon. Not guilty of using a weapon.
• 6th for complicity in murder and two attempted murders with possible intent, fighting and carrying a weapon. Not guilty of using a weapon.
• 7th for manslaughter, attempted murder, aiding and abetting attempted murder, fighting, possession of an object capable of causing bodily harm, carrying a weapon, and using a weapon.
• 8th for complicity in murder and in both attempted murders with possible malice and brawl. Innocent of carrying and using weapons.
• 9th for manslaughter with possible intent, attempted murder with possible intent, fighting, possession of an object that can cause bodily injury, carrying a weapon, and using a weapon.
• 10th for voluntary manslaughter, attempted homicide, disorderly conduct, possession of an object capable of causing bodily injury, carrying a weapon, and using a weapon.
• 11th for manslaughter, attempted murder with intent, aiding and abetting attempted murder, fighting, possession of an object capable of causing bodily harm, carrying a weapon, and using a weapon.
• 12th for aiding and abetting manslaughter, aiding and abetting two attempted manslaughters, fighting, possession of an object capable of causing bodily harm. Innocent of carrying and using weapons.

It is noted that earlier yesterday tensions arose in the Thessaloniki courthouse, as Aris fans gathered and verbally attacked the relatives of the accused. Hearing the unanimous condemnation of the 12 accused of killing the teenager, Alkis’ relatives and friends burst into applause and shouted slogans.

How it happened

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The harsh reaction of the authorities

The case of the murder of a 19-year-old youth instantly became resonant and aroused the close interest of the authorities, right up to the very top. The very next day, the Supreme Court of Greece issued circular about quick trials of football fans and individuals involved in sports-related violence.

The same circular stated that when multiple perpetrators are involved in sporting violence incidents, they should be investigated as to whether their actions constituted the formation of a criminal organization. He added that sentences should not be overturned on appeal.

Meanwhile, police raided four fan associations in Attica and confiscated knives, helmets, bats and other items that could cause physical harm, on the orders of prosecutor Konstantinos Spyropoulos, who launched an investigation into fan violence in the capital.

Items seized from Athens football hooligans

According to police sources, the raids began at a PAOK fan club on Halkokondili Street, near Omonia in central Athens, and continued throughout the day at fan associations of other teams.

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