Foreign National Wanted for Deadly Danish Assault Arrested in Athens

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Foreign National Wanted for Deadly Danish Assault Arrested in Athens

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Published on: Dec 14, 2025

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Arrest in Athens of Foreign National Wanted for Deadly Assault in Denmark A 35 year old foreign national sought by Danish authorities under a European Arrest Warrant was arrested in Athens on the morning of 12 12 2025. According to police reports, the individual had been under investigation following coordinated inquiries and intelligence gathering by the relevant law enforcement units. Authorities in Denmark accuse the man of entering a residence on 24 08 2023, where he allegedly inflicted serious bodily harm on a male compatriot. Police statements indicate that he then proceeded to strangle a woman inside the same residence and strike her with a metal bottle, resulting in her death. These details were cited from the official announcements issued by the investigating agencies.

European police officers escorting an anonymous figure during a nighttime urban operation.

European police officers escorting an anonymous figure during a nighttime urban operation.

Further accusations against the detainee involve incidents from 2021 and 2022 in which he allegedly rented accommodation without payment, actions that authorities classify as fraud. In addition, police cite claims that in 2023 he stole two watches of significant value.

International Coordination and Judicial Process

The arrest was executed under the framework of a European Arrest Warrant, underscoring the cooperative mechanisms between Greek and Danish authorities. Law enforcement agencies emphasized that the operation followed extensive evaluations of available information and targeted investigative measures.


Conceptual illustration of cross border European law enforcement cooperation.

Conceptual illustration of cross border European law enforcement cooperation.

After his arrest in Athens, the 35 year old suspect was transferred to the competent Prosecutorial Authority for further legal proceedings.