Eighteen-year-old man arrested in Thessaloniki for domestic abuse and animal cruelty

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki, Greece, on October 5, 2026, following allegations of repeated domestic violence against his 18-year-old girlfriend. The victim reported the abuse to the specialized domestic violence unit of the local police, describing three separate incidents that occurred over the past month.

In addition to physical violence, the suspect is accused of using the couple’s dog to intimidate the victim. According to the police report, the man allegedly held the animal upside down and threatened to strangle it during the altercations. Authorities confirmed that the suspect has been charged with a felony for repeated animal cruelty, alongside misdemeanor charges for domestic physical injury, threats, and illegal force.

The defendant has been referred to an investigative magistrate to provide a formal statement. He currently remains in custody while legal proceedings continue to determine the next steps in his prosecution.