A man stabbed and injured two tourists Tuesday morning near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece, according to police. The incident occurred near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum, located at the base of the historic hill.
The victims, a man and a woman, are both Greek Americans. The woman sustained minor injuries to her leg, while the man suffered more severe wounds to his arm. Both were transported to a local hospital by ambulance.
Authorities detained the attacker, whose identity was not immediately released. Police indicated that the assailant appeared to be experiencing psychological issues. Such violent street attacks are described as rare in Greece.
The Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to the Parthenon temple and other ancient monuments, drawing millions of visitors annually. In 2023, approximately 4.6 million people visited the site.
In a separate incident in April, an 89-year-old man was arrested in Athens after allegedly firing a shotgun in a social security office and a courthouse, injuring at least four people. Reports suggested the shooting was related to grievances over social security benefits.