According to the newspaper Peloponnisos, the 15-year-old informed his father that he is gay. This revelation reportedly enraged his father and uncle, who, according to local residents, severely beat him as punishment.

The teenager was transported in critical condition to Karamandaneio Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. Fortunately, his condition is no longer life-threatening.

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