Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.
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"It was 'possible' Ross and Ahmadzai had crossed paths through charity work."
— George Kalliakmanis , Executive
"Police believed the suspect took the victim's bank card and phone."
— George Kalliakmanis , Executive
Key People
Elisabeth Ross, also known as Lisa, was a Scottish aid worker from Edinburgh who volunteered with refugees in Greece.
George Kalliakmanis is the president of the Union of Police Officers of Southeast Attica.
Sharif Ahmadzai is a 26-year-old boxer from Afghanistan who is suspected in the death of a Scottish aid worker.
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Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.
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