Man found dead with head injuries in back seat of car in Ano Liosia, police investigate
A 71- or 72-year-old man was found dead with severe head injuries in the back seat of a car in Ano Liosia, western Attica, on Saturday evening, triggering a police investigation.
Discovery on Kostas Tsiklitiras Street
Shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, 1 August 2026, the body of a man was found inside a parked car on Kostas Tsiklitiras Street in the Chasia area of Ano Liosia, western Attica. The vehicle was stationary, and the man was lying on the rear seats. Police forces arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area to begin an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
Victim's identity and injuries
Initial reports give the man's age as either 71 or 72. His identity has not been officially released. The body bore serious injuries: all sources describe a wound to the head, with blood visible, and one report (from H Kathimerini) adds that there were also injuries to the abdominal area. The car is believed to belong to the victim.
Police and forensic response
A medical examiner was called to the location to conduct an initial examination. The Security Police of Western Attica has taken charge of the preliminary inquiry and is examining all possible scenarios. The exact cause of death will be established by a full autopsy, which is expected to shed light on whether the injuries were self-inflicted, accidental, or the result of a criminal act.
Ongoing investigation
As of Saturday night, no further details had been made public. Authorities have not commented on potential motives or suspects. The area remained sealed off while officers gathered evidence from the vehicle and its surroundings. The case has generated significant local concern, with residents awaiting answers about the violent death discovered in their neighbourhood.
