Fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old during a youth brawl in Kallithea

A 15-year-old youth died after being stabbed in the chest during a violent altercation in Kallithea, Athens, on the night of Wednesday, June 24. Authorities identified a total of 17 individuals involved in the incident, resulting in seven arrests, including the 17-year-old perpetrator who confessed to the stabbing. Initial reports on the motive were contradictory, with some sources suggesting football-related violence and others pointing toward personal disputes and local territorial control. The victim was identified through fingerprints after a period of confusion regarding his age and identity, as initial reports incorrectly stated he was 17. The perpetrator claimed he acted in self-defense, alleging the victim approached him with a knife. Prosecutors have filed charges including intentional homicide and illegal weapon possession. Police continue to investigate whether the event was linked to a previous injury of a 16-year-old in the same area. The victim's mother discovered her son had passed away after searching hospitals and police stations for several hours.