Court testimony regarding the 2019 death of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinos

During a hearing at the Nicosia District Court regarding the 2019 suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinos, criminal investigator Andreas Andreou testified that no protective measures were taken for the minor. Andreou stated that Social Welfare Services were aware of reports of violence and neglect concerning the child's family for years. Prosecutor Eleni Constantinou presented official files as evidence, which included documents related to domestic violence and early support services. These files contain records of events known to social workers, which serve as the foundation for the ongoing criminal investigation. The investigator assessed whether officials acted according to mandatory procedures based on the information they possessed. Testimony indicated that while a previous conviction for violence involving the father existed, there was no subsequent follow-up or protective action. The proceedings aim to evaluate the accountability of the responsible welfare officers.