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Anger over Greek death 'delays' | Anger over Greek death 'delays' |
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The family of a teenager killed after an attack in a Greek nightclub say they are growing increasingly frustrated by the investigation into his death. | The family of a teenager killed after an attack in a Greek nightclub say they are growing increasingly frustrated by the investigation into his death. |
It is now 10 months since 18-year-old Jonathan Hiles, from Cardiff, was punched and then fell from a stage. | It is now 10 months since 18-year-old Jonathan Hiles, from Cardiff, was punched and then fell from a stage. |
Greek authorities have identified their main suspect, another British tourist. | Greek authorities have identified their main suspect, another British tourist. |
But the teenager's father says there is still no sign of an European arrest warrant, without which police in the UK are powerless to act. | But the teenager's father says there is still no sign of an European arrest warrant, without which police in the UK are powerless to act. |
"The British police say they can't do anything until the Greeks have finished with the case," explained Jonathan's father, Denzil Hiles. | "The British police say they can't do anything until the Greeks have finished with the case," explained Jonathan's father, Denzil Hiles. |
"It's been 10 months. Nobody has told us anything apart from the investigation is ongoing." | "It's been 10 months. Nobody has told us anything apart from the investigation is ongoing." |
Every day I go to the cemetery...it's ruined his girlfriend's life, and both myself and my wife are on medication." Denzil Hiles | Every day I go to the cemetery...it's ruined his girlfriend's life, and both myself and my wife are on medication." Denzil Hiles |
Police on the island of Zakynthos - also known as Zante - identified the main suspect in the case in November from CCTV footage and witness statements. | Police on the island of Zakynthos - also known as Zante - identified the main suspect in the case in November from CCTV footage and witness statements. |
An arrest warrant has been issued in Greece for the individual, but it only applies within the country's boundaries. | An arrest warrant has been issued in Greece for the individual, but it only applies within the country's boundaries. |
If police in the UK are to act on the issue, a European arrest warrant must be made. | If police in the UK are to act on the issue, a European arrest warrant must be made. |
"They know who he is, they have witness statements saying who he is, and I feel it's incredible that the British police can't interview one of their own subjects," added Mr Hiles. | "They know who he is, they have witness statements saying who he is, and I feel it's incredible that the British police can't interview one of their own subjects," added Mr Hiles. |
Talented | Talented |
His son had only just arrived on holiday in Zakynthos when the attack took place. | His son had only just arrived on holiday in Zakynthos when the attack took place. |
The student had just completed his studies at Coleg Glan Hafren in Cardiff, and was a top ice and roller hockey player. | The student had just completed his studies at Coleg Glan Hafren in Cardiff, and was a top ice and roller hockey player. |
As well as being a member of the junior Cardiff Devils ice hockey team, he played roller hockey with both a puck and a ball across three different leagues. | As well as being a member of the junior Cardiff Devils ice hockey team, he played roller hockey with both a puck and a ball across three different leagues. |
The anniversary of his death is in July, and his father said the whole family remained devastated: "Every day I go to the cemetery. I spend more time there than I do here. | The anniversary of his death is in July, and his father said the whole family remained devastated: "Every day I go to the cemetery. I spend more time there than I do here. |
"It's ruined his girlfriend's life, and both myself and my wife are on medication." | "It's ruined his girlfriend's life, and both myself and my wife are on medication." |
"I just want justice for Jonathan." | "I just want justice for Jonathan." |
However, officials have insisted that progress is being made, with the first arrest warrant being made in Greece. | However, officials have insisted that progress is being made, with the first arrest warrant being made in Greece. |
Menya Papadopoulou from the Greek Embassy in London told BBC news: "We understand that the Greek authorities are doing their best to bring this case to justice. | Menya Papadopoulou from the Greek Embassy in London told BBC news: "We understand that the Greek authorities are doing their best to bring this case to justice. |
"It is a matter of process." | "It is a matter of process." |
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