A minor driver was arrested on Naxos after he allegedly injured a police officer during a checkpoint control, according to Greek reports. The incident happened on Thursday, 15 October, outside the Health Centre in Naxos. The police say the minor, who was driving an car, accelerated to avoid the control, striking the officer in the process, before leaving the scene. The injured officer was taken to hospital and required urgent transport to Athens for treatment. Police launched an investigation into the circumstances of the alleged assault. The case is now being handled by the competent authorities.