Just as Greece was celebrating what looks like a record tourist season, a 20-year-old British citizen died early on July 23 from apparent stab wounds suffered in a wild melee in the summer resort town of Malia in Iraklio, Crete.
The victim, whose name was not released, reportedly became involved in a violent altercation with other holidaymakers at the resort, which is notorious for attracting large numbers rowdy young foreign tourists, all-night parties and excessive alcohol consumption.
Local media suggested that the young man died from stab wounds sustained during the altercation, which took place outside a nightclub. He was dead when the ambulance crew reached the location of the fight, with witnesses reporting that a group of men, all believed to be British, fought violently outside a nightclub and fled when the 20-year-old fell to the ground.
Police are investigating the incident and said to be looking for another British tourist who witnesses said was involved. The victim’s family was notified of his death.
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