Greece / Domestic violence: 71-year-old threatens wife and child with knife

Another incident of violence. A man with a "burdened past" was threatening his wife with a knife.

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Incidents of domestic violence do not stop. 

In Kaminia, specifically on Kanellopoulou Street, a 71-year-old man attacked his wife and their child, inside the house.

The incident took place yesterday (20/12), where the Police was immediately informed. The 71-year-old got into an argument with his wife for an unknown reason.

Autophorous for the perpetrator

ELAS men located the perpetrator this morning and proceeded to arrest him. The 71-year-old, who is known to the police authorities, passed by on his own. His trial was adjourned, but the court ordered him not to approach the house until the case is heard.

It is noted that the perpetrator has been accused in the past by his wife of domestic violence.