Navy petty officer faces dismissal after arrest for arson attacks in Glyfada
A 46-year-old petty officer of the Hellenic Navy who was arrested for arson attacks on residences and vehicles in Glyfada remains in pre-trial detention.
Navy petty officer held for arson attacks in Glyfada
The petty officer of the Hellenic Navy arrested in Lefkada in connection with the arson attacks on residences and vehicles in Glyfada is in pre-trial detention, according to senior military sources cited by ERT. The 46-year-old petty officer has been given until next Tuesday to complete his statement.
His suspension from duty remains in effect until the following week. The relevant document was signed by the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Chupi, following an order from the Defence Minister, Nikos Dendias.
Following the filing of charges by the military prosecutor, the Disciplinary Council of the Hellenic Navy General Staff is expected to convene to consider the possibility of dismissing the petty officer. This disciplinary procedure may proceed independently of the outcome of the criminal case.
According to ERT, the 46-year-old set fire to an apartment and vehicles belonging to former partners in Glyfada in the early hours of Friday. He is also considered a suspect in a third arson attack in Nea Iraklio. He was arrested in Lefkada and taken to the Naval Court at Rouf.
In the past, he had faced charges of domestic violence and had been reported by former partners.
Source: ERT