The testimony of the 56-year-old Bulgarian man in Chania, who allegedly beat and wounded his partner with 10 stab wounds, was completed on Tuesday afternoon (19/8) before the investigating magistrate. It is recalled that the woman was found bloodied outside her home, lying in a pool of blood, while the immediate response of the EKAV Apokoronas-Sfakia paramedics proved crucial for her survival due to their timely intervention. The incident unfolded on the Assumption Day holiday, following an intense argument between the couple.
Chania: 56-year-old who stabbed partner ordered to remain in custody – Had previously been charged with attempted rape of another woman (Video)
With the agreement of both the investigating magistrate and prosecutor, the 56-year-old was ordered to remain in pre-trial detention until his trial. The man faces charges of attempted murder in a calm mental state, domestic violence, and illegal possession and use of weapons. According to a report by zarpanews.gr, the 56-year-old had been charged in May 2024 for assault and attempted rape, however he had been released with restrictive conditions.
