Inadequate Actions by Welfare Services in the Case of 14-Year-Old Stylianos
June 8, 2026
Criminal investigator Andreas Andreou stated that 14-year-old Stylianos should have been cared for by the Welfare Services prior to his suicide in 2019. Reports from school indicated that Stylianos had signs of physical abuse and claimed that his father was violent towards him. The investigator noted that the welfare services failed to take necessary actions and did not properly assess the risk to the child. Data, such as the lack of medical evidence, highlight the shortcomings of the Welfare Services in addressing the situation. Overall, there are concerns about the handling of cases of domestic violence.