Probe finds slew of police errors in Griva murder

The internal investigation by the Hellenic Police (ELAS) into the murder of Kyriaki Griva outside a police precinct by her ex-partner on April 1 has reportedly revealed a litany of errors by officers on duty on the fateful evening.

Griva, 28, was stabbed to death by her ex-partner shortly after leaving the police precinct in Agioi Anargyroi in northern Athens, where she had gone to report him for stalking and to request a police escort home.

The investigation into the incident has already been completed and its conclusions are expected to be submitted on Thursday or Friday to the leadership of the Hellenic Police.

The documents seen by Kathimerini list a number of omissions and errors. Some involve the police officer who was the acting supervisor for the Western Attica District who is accused of not taking care to provide a patrol vehicle although it was...