Seven jailed for life for murder of Greek football fan Alkis Kampanos

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Seven of the 12 defendants convicted for the murder of 19-year-old Alkis Kampanos in February 2022 have been sentenced to life by the Mixed Jury Court of Thessaloniki, Greece on Thursday.

The court gave the remaining five defendants 20 year sentences each for the deadly attack by the gang of youths on February 1, 2022, according to Ekathimerini.com.

People placed candles, flowers and notes at Aris sports club in honour of Alkiviadis Kampanos. Photo: Parakalo.

The jury found seven of the 12 youths guilty of manslaughter with possible intent – lowered from an initial charge of premeditated murder – and five guilty of complicity.

People placed candles, flowers and notes at Aris sports club, the site where Alkis was killed, on Tuesday preceding the final sentences.

Source: Ekathimerini

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