Parents arrested in Patras after four-month-old infant hospitalized for neglect

A four-month-old infant was hospitalized in critical condition on November 11, 2026, after being admitted to the Karamandaneio Children's Hospital in Patras, Greece. The baby was initially transported from a settlement in Eglykada in a hypoglycemic coma and was subsequently transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit at the University Hospital of Rio for intubation. While initial reports from some sources suggested the child suffered from neglect without physical injuries, later reports confirmed the infant was severely malnourished and exhibited bite marks on its legs.

The Hellenic Police launched an investigation into the circumstances of the case, which led to the arrest of the child's 21-year-old father and 26-year-old mother. Authorities have charged the couple with attempted manslaughter with possible intent, alleging that the infant’s life-threatening condition was the direct result of systematic starvation. Although the infant was initially placed on a ventilator, current updates indicate that the child has since been extubated as medical professionals work to stabilize its health. The case remains under active investigation by law enforcement.