Paros: case file for assault in Naoussa

A complaint was filed on Saturday, August 15, 2026, shortly before 14:00, by a 71-year-old man who allegedly suffered an assault at a taxi stand in Naoussa, Paros. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, August 13, and, according to available sources, was triggered by the parking of a quad motorcycle in a space reserved for taxis. Authorities were initially informed after a video of the incident became public, without a complaint having been submitted. After the complaint, a case file was formed against the alleged perpetrator, who enjoys the presumption of innocence until final court judgment. Video footage of the incident circulated widely and prompted the intervention of the authorities.

Sources differ on substantial points, and these points have not been confirmed by the police or the prosecutor. Regarding the identity of the victim, some media described him as an employee of a car rental company and others as a 71-year-old visitor who was driving a rented vehicle. Regarding the alleged perpetrator, some reports refer to a taxi driver and others to a transport driver, while the Taxi Association of Paros refers to a ‘former colleague.’ Discrepancies also exist regarding the charges included in the case file, as well as whether a medical-legal examination was requested. TodayGrid does not reproduce details attributed only to a single source and does not publish names or other personal identification details of private individuals.

The board of directors of the Taxi Association of Paros issued a statement condemning the incident unreservedly and apologizing, while noting that the video “captures only part of the incident” and calling for examination of what preceded it. A separate statement was issued by a local transport company, clarifying that it is not related to either the alleged perpetrator or the vehicle. The two statements demonstrate the pressure exerted on professional sectors of a small island when an incident is widely disseminated on social media in the middle of the tourist season. The alleged perpetrator gave their own version to a local medium, claiming they were attacked first and expressing regret for the incident’s development.

Naoussa is the second largest settlement in Paros and in August concentrates a very large number of visitors in a limited space, with the parking issue recurring every summer. Taxi stands, loading areas, and rental motorcycle stands often overlap, while enforcement control is limited. The case is now at the pre-trial stage and the case file will be submitted to the competent prosecutor. More from the island on the page Paros. A trial date has not been announced, nor has it been reported whether the defendant was released pending trial.