Domestic violence incident reported in Heraklion

A 49-year-old woman filed a complaint for stalking against her 41-year-old former partner at the Heraklion Police Headquarters on Monday, August 24, 2026. After leaving the police station, the woman discovered that the suspect was waiting for her outside the building. Fearful for her safety, she returned home and activated her panic button to alert authorities.

The police have launched a search operation to locate the 41-year-old man, who remains at large. This incident highlights the ongoing use of the electronic panic button system provided to victims of domestic violence in Greece to ensure immediate intervention by law enforcement when a threat is perceived.