Three out of four suspects arrested for the attack on Thessaloniki Mayor Yannis Boutaris two days ago, a shocking incident captured on video and repeatedly aired on television, will be tried on misdemeanor charges of grievous bodily harm (assault) and disturbing the peace.
Another suspect, identified as a 17-year-old, will be tried in a juvenile court.
Boutaris was headed to a rally by ethnic Pontian groups in the city when he was surrounded by a small mob of detractors, some of whom punched and kicked him, causing the 75-year-old mayor to fall to the pavement.
