Two tourists were injured after a man allegedly attacked them with a knife near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday morning, police have confirmed.
The incident occurred close to the entrance of the Acropolis Museum, at the base of the historic Acropolis hill.
The victims, a Greek-American man and woman, were taken to hospital for treatment. Police said the woman suffered a minor injury to her leg, while the man sustained more serious injuries to his arm.
The suspect was arrested at the scene. Although authorities have not released his identity, police said he appeared to be experiencing psychological problems.
The attack did not disrupt access to the Acropolis or the Acropolis Museum, with both tourist attractions remaining open to visitors.
According to local media reports, the suspect had allegedly been threatening passers-by with a knife before the stabbing. Police were reportedly alerted by a member of the public before the incident occurred.
Violent attacks in public places are relatively rare in Greece. In April, authorities arrested an 89-year-old man who allegedly opened fire with a shotgun at a government office and a courthouse in central Athens, injuring at least four people in an incident reportedly linked to grievances over social security.
The Acropolis is one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations. The ancient hill is home to the nearly 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple and several other historic monuments. Official figures show that about 4.6 million people visited the site last year.
