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A London student accused of killing a teenager in a Greek nightclub has lost his High Court battle against plans to have him extradited, it has emerged. A London student accused of killing a teenager in a Greek nightclub has lost his High Court battle against plans to have him extradited.
Andrew Symeou, 20, from Enfield, north London, is accused of manslaughter, following the death of Jonathan Hiles.Andrew Symeou, 20, from Enfield, north London, is accused of manslaughter, following the death of Jonathan Hiles.
The 18-year-old from Llandaff North, Cardiff, died after being punched in a nightclub in Zakynthos in 2007.The 18-year-old from Llandaff North, Cardiff, died after being punched in a nightclub in Zakynthos in 2007.
Mr Symeou denies the charge and his lawyers insist the case against him rests on "fabricated evidence". Mr Symeou denies the charge and said he could prove his innocence but "it seems nobody wants to listen".
Mr Symeou's family believe they have conclusive proof of the 20-year-old's innocence and claim Greek police manufactured evidence against him. 'Manufactured evidence'
His lawyers insist the case against him rests on "fabricated evidence".
Mr Symeou's father, Frank, said: "Andrew - as we all are - is devastated at the judgment handed down by the High Court judges today."
If I had never been born, what happened to Jonathan Hiles would still have happened Andrew Symeou
He added they would be appealing to the House of Lords and would "fight on".
The defence had asked the High Court to block his extradition, which was sought by the Greek authorities under a European Arrest Warrant (EAW).The defence had asked the High Court to block his extradition, which was sought by the Greek authorities under a European Arrest Warrant (EAW).
But the Greek authorities argue Mr Symeou, a Bournemouth University student, will receive a fair trial in the country and that the Greek courts are the right place to consider all the allegations being made. Mr Symeou said: "If I had never been born, what happened to Jonathan Hiles would still have happened. Our paths never crossed.
Mr Hiles fell off a dance podium after losing consciousness when he was punched hard in face, it is alleged. "The case against me has been manufactured and manipulated by the Zante police.
"They beat up two of my friends until they signed statements that were not true."
An order for the student's extradition was made by District Judge Quentin Purdy last October.
Fair trial
Edward Fitzgerald QC, who appeared for Mr Symeou, claimed the previous order failed to take into account the allegation that witnesses had been pressured into making statements.
He added Mr Symeou had not known of Mr Hiles' death until he returned to England.
However two of his friends had remained on the island and there was evidence they had been beaten while in custody, said Mr Fitzgerald.
But the Greek authorities argue Mr Symeou, a Bournemouth University student, will receive a fair trial in the country and that the Greek courts are the correct place to consider all the allegations being made.
Mr Hiles fell off a dance podium after losing consciousness when he was punched hard in the face, it is alleged.
He suffered a severe brain injury and died two days later from his injuries.He suffered a severe brain injury and died two days later from his injuries.
Liberty campaigns coordinator Sabina Frediani said: "No one should be sent anywhere, be it Europe, the US or elsewhere, without a case being made in a local court.
"British justice should not be circumvented in this way."