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A London student accused of killing a teenager with a single punch in a nightclub has been flown to Greece to face trial.A London student accused of killing a teenager with a single punch in a nightclub has been flown to Greece to face trial.
Andrew Symeou, from Enfield, was accused of manslaughter after Jonathan Hiles, 18, from Cardiff, died on the island of Zante in 2007.Andrew Symeou, from Enfield, was accused of manslaughter after Jonathan Hiles, 18, from Cardiff, died on the island of Zante in 2007.
Mr Symeou, 20, lost a High Court fight against extradition, after claiming evidence was fabricated.Mr Symeou, 20, lost a High Court fight against extradition, after claiming evidence was fabricated.
He surrendered at Belgravia police station and was escorted to Heathrow.He surrendered at Belgravia police station and was escorted to Heathrow.
There have been a series of legal challenges against extradition and allegations that Greek police beat witnesses. There has been a series of legal challenges against the extradition amid allegations that Greek police beat key witnesses.
'No foundation'
The House of Lords refused to hear an appeal as the case "did not have an arguable point of law of general public importance".The House of Lords refused to hear an appeal as the case "did not have an arguable point of law of general public importance".
Demonstrators outside the Andrew Symeou extradition hearing Mr Symeou's father Frank Symeou said: "Andrew is ready to face his accusers confident that he is innocent and that the case against him has no foundation in truth."
Campaigners fear Mr Symeou, who has always protested his innocence, will spend months in jail before trial. Jonathan Hiles represented the Great Britain roller hockey team
Mr Symeou's father Frank Symeou said: "This whole nightmare has tested Andrew in ways that most of us could not imagine.
"Yes, it has been extremely difficult for him and the stress has taken its toll - but he has shown great courage and strength of character."
Mr Symeou continued: "Andrew is ready to face his accusers confident that he is innocent and that the case against him has no foundation in truth."
Mr Symeou is backed by the charity Fair Trials International.Mr Symeou is backed by the charity Fair Trials International.
Chief executive Jago Russell said: "The case against Andrew Symeou is built on mistaken identity, conflicting evidence and a flawed police investigation.Chief executive Jago Russell said: "The case against Andrew Symeou is built on mistaken identity, conflicting evidence and a flawed police investigation.
Jonathan Hiles represented the Great Britain roller hockey team
"It is a tragedy that, despite this, the British courts have ordered this young man's extradition to Greece where he could spend months in jail before his case is even heard by a court.""It is a tragedy that, despite this, the British courts have ordered this young man's extradition to Greece where he could spend months in jail before his case is even heard by a court."
Fair Trials International says Mr Symeou is "adamant" that he was not in the nightclub at the time of the incident, arriving three hours later.
The charity says two of Mr Symeou's friends were "beaten, punched, slapped and threatened" by police officers in Greece until they gave statements implicating him.
My son is dead and I want the man who is accused of doing it to face trial for it Denzil Hiles
They retracted the statements on their release and informed consular officials about the treatment they received, the charity said.
Mr Hiles, who was in Britain's roller hockey team, fell off a dance podium after losing consciousness when he was punched hard in the face, it is alleged.Mr Hiles, who was in Britain's roller hockey team, 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.
Fair Trials International says Mr Symeou is "adamant" that he was not in the nightclub at the time, arriving three hours after the incident. Last year Mr Hiles's father, Denzil Hiles, told the South Wales Echo that he wanted Mr Symeou to face trial in Greece.
Witnesses described Mr Hiles's attacker as tall and blonde with scarred skin, but Mr Symeou has black hair and had a beard and moustache at the time. Mr Hiles said: "My son is dead and I want the man who is accused of doing it to face trial for it.
Fair Trials International says two of Mr Symeou's friends were "beaten, punched, slapped and threatened" by police officers in Greece until they gave statements implicating him in connection with the incident. "If he didn't do it then he will be found innocent, but he's got to go to court."
They retracted the statements on their release and informed consular officials about the treatment they received, the charity said. Mr Hiles added: "We have to believe in the Greek justice system. This isn't a Third World country, it is part of Europe."