A man was detained by Greek police on Tuesday morning after allegedly stabbing two tourists near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens. The victims, identified as a Greek-American man and woman, were attacked with a knife at the foot of the historic Acropolis hill. Authorities reported that the woman sustained minor leg injuries, while the man was more seriously wounded in the arm. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Greek police stated that the man appeared to be experiencing psychological issues at the time of the attack. Local media outlets reported that the individual had been seen brandishing a knife and threatening passers-by prior to the intervention of law enforcement.
Despite the incident, the Acropolis and surrounding historical sites remained open to the public and continued normal operations. The Acropolis is Greece's most visited tourist attraction, hosting approximately 4.6 million visitors last year. Greek authorities noted that random violent street attacks are historically rare in the capital city.