Student and KNE members attacked by alleged far-right group in Patras

On the evening of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a female student and members of the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) were attacked in the Zarouchleika district of Patras. Organizations of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and KNE have publicly denounced the incident, labeling it an organized far-right assault. The assailants allegedly used weapons, including brass knuckles and knives, to target the student, who is a member of the Patras Student Coordination Committee and KNE.

Following the confrontation, authorities conducted 12 arrests related to the incident. Reports indicate that the student and several KNE members who intervened to protect her sustained injuries during the clash; specifically, eight individuals were reported injured. The KKE and KNE organizations claim this assault follows a series of intimidation attempts against the student, which had previously occurred even outside her residence.

The organizations view the attack as a deliberate act of political violence rather than an isolated event. They maintain that the victim had been the target of repeated harassment in the days leading up to the attack. As of now, the incident is under investigation as officials process the arrests made in connection with the violence.