A man attacked and wounded two tourists on Tuesday morning near the historic Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s prominent tourist spot, as reported by the police. The victims, a man and a woman who are Greek Americans, were assaulted with a knife close to the entrance of the Acropolis Museum situated at the base of the Acropolis hill. The woman sustained minor leg injuries, while the man suffered more severe wounds to his arm, according to law enforcement officials.
Authorities detained the assailant following the incident, and both victims were promptly taken to the hospital by ambulance. The identity of the attacker was not immediately disclosed, but police mentioned that he might have been dealing with psychological issues.
Greece rarely witnesses violent street assaults. In a separate incident back in April, law enforcement apprehended an 89-year-old individual who allegedly fired a shotgun in a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, causing injuries to at least four individuals purportedly due to social security disputes.
The Acropolis hill is home to the iconic Parthenon temple, dating back almost 2,500 years, alongside other historical landmarks. It draws millions of tourists annually, with approximately 4.6 million visitors exploring the site last year.