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University professor accused of arson to appear before prosecutor

University professor accused of arson to appear before prosecutor

The 66-year-old university professor accused of setting four fires in the Vari area of southern Attica in June is expected to appear before a prosecutor on Thursday.

According to public broadcaster ERT, the suspect was a sociology professor at Panteion University and also taught at the Greek Police Officers’ School.

He was arrested after police examined CCTV footage showing him near the fires, with ERT reporting that he can be seen setting them on two occasions.

The suspect has denied the charges. 

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