Court Convicts Young Man for Manslaughter in Greek Sports Violence Tragedy

A Greek court has convicted a young man for the manslaughter of a policeman during a 2023 volleyball game riot in Greece. The incident sparked a wider investigation resulting in arrests and charges against officials linked to the Olympiakos sports club.

A Greek court has reached a verdict, convicting a young man of manslaughter following the 2023 death of police officer Georgios Lyngeridis. The incident occurred during violent clashes at a volleyball game between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos.

This case highlights the ongoing struggle with sports-related violence in Greece, where fervent supporters of clubs frequently engage in clashes, often leading to severe consequences.

The conviction has led to a broader investigation into fan violence, resulting in multiple arrests and upcoming trials for several officials from the Olympiakos sports club's soccer division, including chair Evangelos Marinakis. They face misdemeanor charges but deny any wrongdoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)