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Police Statement Details Leros Homicide Investigation

Police on Leros arrested a minor and opened a felony case for homicide following the death of a 50-year-old relative, an official statement said.

Police vehicle used to illustrate an official Leros homicide investigation

A minor was arrested on Leros on Thursday 26 February 2026 by officers from the Leros Police Department, assisted by officers from the Kalymnos Police Department. A felony criminal case for homicide was opened against the suspect.

According to the official statement, the minor had argued that afternoon with a 50-year-old relative at the relative's workplace. The minor is alleged to have thrown an object that struck the 50-year-old on the head, causing a fatal injury.

The arrested person was due to appear before the Kos Public Prosecutor's Office.

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