Six of the accused for bank robbery in Kato Tithorea sent to prison – Clashes at Evelpidon courts

Six of the 8 defendants successful the slope robbery lawsuit successful Kato Tithorea, Fthiotida, were ordered into pre-trial detention pursuing their apologies (testimonies) contiguous astatine the courts of the erstwhile Evelpidon School complex.

The 8 defendants appeared contiguous earlier the investigating magistrate nether strict information measures, portion a assemblage of supporters had gathered extracurricular the courts shouting slogans successful their support. Following their appearances, six of the defendants were remanded successful custody, portion lone 2 were released nether restrictive conditions.

The prosecution had brought superior charges against the defendants. Specifically, they look 5 felony charges arsenic good arsenic a bid of misdemeanors. Among others, the suspects are being prosecuted for forming and joining a transgression organization, aggravated theft committed jointly, repeatedly and professionally, equipped robbery committed jointly and repeatedly, and aggravated amerciable possession of firearms (including subject rifles and grenades). They are besides charged with amerciable possession and carrying of weapons, cause possession for idiosyncratic use, unit against nationalist officials, and tampering with licence plates.

They are reported to person reserved their close to supply further explanations astatine a aboriginal stage.

During the exit of the accused from the courthouse, tensions escalated, and constabulary utilized chemic agents and stun grenades.