Arrest of 29-year-old in Igoumenitsa for attempted homicide – 24-year-old in ICU
A 29-year-old driver was arrested in Igoumenitsa after dragging his 24-year-old partner whilst she was on the bonnet of his vehicle. The woman is hospitalised in critical condition with head trauma.
Igoumenitsa: 29-year-old accused of attempted homicide following partner's dragging incident
A 24-year-old woman is hospitalised in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital of Ioannina, following an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, 1 September, in Igoumenitsa. According to reports by In.gr, the woman was dragged by the vehicle of her 29-year-old partner after an intense altercation between the couple.
According to video footage in the hands of the Greek Police, the 29-year-old started the vehicle whilst accelerating, with the 24-year-old on the bonnet. The woman fell from the moving vehicle and was dragged, resulting in serious head trauma.
Initially, the authorities were notified of the incident as a routine traffic accident. The 24-year-old was initially taken to Filiates Hospital, however the severity of her head injuries necessitated immediate transfer to the University General Hospital of Ioannina, where she remains in the ICU.
The 29-year-old was located and arrested immediately after his partner's injury. An alcohol breath test revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol. A case file was filed against him for attempted homicide, as well as for violations of the Road Traffic Code. The police authorities continue their investigation to fully establish the circumstances of the incident.
Source: In.gr