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Arrests made in Greece after US man beaten to death

Greek police say an American man was beaten to death early on Friday at a bar in Lagana on the island of Zakynthos.

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Serbia says six of its citizens have been arrested in Greece over the beating death of a 22-year-old Texas man on the island of Zakynthos.

Serbia's foreign ministry said on Saturday that the detained Serbs were to appear before a judge.

The family of Bakari Henderson of Austin, Texas, identified him as the victim. His family said Henderson was in Greece working on a photo shoot to launch a clothing line. Bakari graduated from the University of Arizona in May with a business degree.

"Bakari loved spending time with family and friends, travelling and meeting new people," a family statement said, according to the Austin American-Statesman. "He was a big thinker and enjoyed coming up with new business ventures."

Greek police say the victim was beaten to death early on Friday at a bar in Lagana. Officials haven't released a possible motive for the attack.

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Greek police said Friday that a 34-year-old Greek and a 32-year-old British man of Serbian origin were arrested.


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