In a significant legal development, a 16-year-old student has been charged with a felony for a violent incident that occurred at a high school in inland Heraklion, Crete. The altercation resulted in a 15-year-old student being hospitalized at P.A.G.N.I. with injuries to his face, particularly to his left eye and mouth, leading to a broken tooth.

The charges against the minor include felony assault resulting in serious bodily injury against a vulnerable person—specifically, another minor—with the added specification of significant hindrance and long-term use of his body.

The 16-year-old claims that the 15-year-old repeatedly insulted and harassed specific girls at school. He alleges that he called on the younger student to stop this behavior, which led to the subsequent fight and assault.

The girls involved are expected to testify about the events that preceded the incident in court.

The young suspect is scheduled to give his statement today to the investigating judge in Heraklion.

It’s important to note that this is the first time a felony charge has been filed in connection with such incidents involving minors in schools, highlighting a growing concern about youth violence.