Father threatened teacher with hunting rifle after multidisciplinary session in Stylianos Konstantinou case
A Nicosia court heard on Monday that the father of Stylianos Konstantinou, who died by suicide in 2019 at age 14, threatened his son's Grade 1 teacher with a hunting rifle. The father returned to the school armed after a multidisciplinary meeting where he felt targeted by comments about his parenting, vowing to “cut off” the teacher’s legs. A priest intervened, disarmed him, and calmed the situation.
Testimony revealed Stylianos had shown a marked behavioral change over time, from being polite and quiet to increasingly upset and aggressive. He was reportedly troubled by family financial difficulties, parental conflicts, and reportedly witnessed his father slaughtering his pet lamb as a punitive act. Following the disciplinary session, Stylianos' behavior towards his teacher and aide worsened, reflecting fears possibly instilled by his parents.
The ongoing trial relates to allegations of abuse and neglect involving Stylianos's parents and Social Welfare officials, totalling 218 charges. The father faces assault and inhuman treatment charges, while the mother is charged with failing to report violence. The trial continues with further cross-examinations scheduled.
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