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Security guard injured by sledgehammer in incident at OASTH depot, two arrested

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A 42-year-old security guard was injured after being struck with a sledgehammer by a 60-year-old man at the OASTH garage in Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki. The incident reportedly stemmed from a verbal altercation between the two men. Both the assailant and a 59-year-old companion were arrested following the altercation. Authorities provided first aid to the injured guard on-site. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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A security guard was injured after being struck with a sledgehammer during an incident at the OASTH garage in Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki, on the afternoon of July 20, 2026. The attack reportedly began following a verbal altercation between the 60-year-old assailant and the 42-year-old security guard.

The police reported that two men were arrested in connection with the incident: the 60-year-old who allegedly delivered the blow and a 59-year-old also involved in the confrontation. Following the attack, the injured security guard received first aid. Both men are being held in custody, with the 60-year-old set to remain detained until a court appearance scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026. The circumstances leading up to the altercation, including the reasons behind the initial dispute, remain unclear as the investigation continues.

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