Son of accused Cypriot minister becomes victim of brutal assault
Former Cypriot minister Dinos Michailides is seen leaving an Athens courthouse in handcuffs in an undated file photo.
The son of former Cypriot Interior Minister Dinos Michailides, who is on trial for money laundering in arms deals involving Greeces ex-Defense Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos, has been seriously injured in an attack in southern Athens.
Marios Michailides suffered a head injury and broken ribs when three men attacked him at a hotel in Palaio Faliro on Tuesday.
A coroner found signs that there had also been an attempt to strangle Michailides.
Police have asked for CCTV footage from the hotel and neighboring buildings.
The ex-ministers other son, Michalis, is also on trial in Athens for money laundering. He completed his testimony on Wednesday. His father concluded on Monday.
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