Trial continues into the 2019 death of 14-year-old Stylianos

The trial regarding the September 2019 death of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou continues at the Nicosia District Court. Testimonies provided by former liaison officers for special education and police officials have detailed a history of alleged domestic abuse spanning several years, including incidents where the minor was physically assaulted by his father. One witness, who served as a liaison between 2011 and 2015, testified that the child had reported beatings and arrived at school with visible injuries, such as marks from a belt. Another witness, a police sergeant, corroborated reports of a 2013 incident where the child was struck in the face following a dispute over a sheep.

The defense attorneys for the child's parents and a social services official have scrutinized the reliability of these accounts, questioning the evidence gathering and communication procedures between the welfare services and educational staff. Several witnesses noted difficulties in contacting social workers when immediate action was required. While representatives stated that authorities attempted to intervene and protect the child, these efforts ultimately failed to prevent the tragic outcome. The legal proceedings remain ongoing as the court seeks to determine the extent of responsibility among the various agencies involved.