Sentencing for sergeant in Stylianou case reserved until November 30

The court has reserved its judgment regarding the sentencing of a 58-year-old police sergeant in connection with the 2019 death of 14-year-old Stylianos Konstantinou. The announcement of the final sentence is scheduled for November 30, 2026, following a mitigation plea presented by the defendant's lawyer, Ilias Stefanou, during the most recent court session on November 4, 2026.

The defendant, who served at the Pera Chorio police station in 2013, stands accused of neglect of duty. The charge stems from his failure to investigate a prior suicide attempt by the teenager during his time in service. After initially contesting the allegations, the sergeant changed his plea to guilty on October 15, 2026. The legal proceedings will conclude once the court determines the appropriate penalty for the officer's negligence. This case is part of broader judicial investigations concerning the events leading up to the minor's eventual death.