A violent assault in Thessaloniki has left Iordanis Dimitriadis, a former mayoral candidate and current Delta municipality councilor, shaken but defiant.
Speaking to MEGA, Dimitriadis described being attacked by masked assailants outside his accounting office late at night, an incident caught on video. He insists the assault should not be tied to his political role.
The attack occurred around 10:20 p.m. while Dimitriadis was working with his son. “I stepped outside, talking on my phone, when I heard running. I saw young men with covered faces. One punched me and hurled insults,” he recalled. His son’s swift response scared the attackers off.
Dimitriadis rejected suggestions that the assault relates to his recent council actions, including a complaint filed with the Corruption Prosecutor over €13 million in direct contract awards and other issues, some involving the mayor. “It wasn’t a robbery—they had their chance. I’ve always run clean businesses and have no enemies,” he said. “People are connecting this to my complaints, but I don’t want to jump to conclusions about municipal matters.”
The attack has sparked concern in Thessaloniki’s tight-knit community, with many awaiting answers as police investigate using the video evidence. Dimitriadis remains steadfast, calling for calm while the truth is uncovered.
(Source: In.gr)