Fatal clash at Nigrita prison in Serres

On Sunday, May 3, a violent altercation occurred at the Nigrita prison in Serres, Greece. The conflict began between a Romani inmate and an Algerian inmate who were both held in the disciplinary section due to their prior records. Prison staff attempted to intervene, but the situation escalated, resulting in the deaths of the two individuals. While one inmate died during the altercation, the second was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Initial reports from some sources mentioned only one death, but subsequent reports confirmed two fatalities. No other injuries among inmates or staff have been reported. The Serres Security Sub-directorate has launched an investigation into the incident. The authorities are currently examining the circumstances that led to the fatal outcome.