An angry crowd protested outside a courthouse in Crete during a hearing for a couple accused of severely abusing a 3-year-old boy who is now critically injured. Riot police intervened as the defendants appeared before a prosecutor, facing charges including attempted murder. The child suffered severe injuries, raising widespread outrage in Greece. As the couple, a 26-year-old woman and her 44-year-old partner, remain in custody, they have reportedly blamed each other for the abuse. The case has shocked healthcare professionals and police alike due to its severity.