Tourists Injured In Stabbing Incident Near Greece's Acropolis
Tourists injured in stabbing incident near Athens landmark.
Two tourists were injured after a man attacked them with a knife near the Acropolis, Greece’s most visited archaeological site, on Tuesday morning, according to police authorities. The incident took place on a pedestrian street close to an entrance of the Acropolis and near the Acropolis Museum, located at the base of the historic hill.
The victims, identified as a Greek American man and woman, were attacked with a knife during the incident. Police said the woman sustained minor injuries to her leg, while the man suffered more serious wounds to his arm. Both victims were taken to a hospital by ambulance for medical treatment following the attack.
Authorities detained the attacker at the scene shortly after the incident. Police said the suspect’s identity was not immediately known and indicated that he appeared to have been experiencing psychological difficulties. Greek media reports suggested that the man had allegedly been threatening pedestrians with a knife before the attack, prompting a member of the public to alert authorities.
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Despite the incident, the Acropolis and surrounding tourist facilities remained open and continued normal operations. Officials did not announce any closures or restrictions at the archaeological site, which attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.
Violent street attacks are relatively uncommon in Greece, although authorities have dealt with isolated incidents in recent months. In April, an 89-year-old man was arrested after allegedly opening fire with a shotgun at a social security office and courthouse in central Athens, injuring at least four people in an incident reportedly linked to disputes over social security matters.
The Acropolis remains one of Greece’s most important cultural landmarks, featuring the nearly 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple and several other ancient monuments. The historic site welcomed around 4.6 million visitors last year, making security around the area a key concern for Greek authorities as international tourism continues to grow.
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