A man armed with a knife attacked tourists at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday morning, injuring two American nationals before police intervened. The incident occurred at the entrance of the archaeological site, a major landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Attack at Archaeological Site
According to local reports, the suspect suddenly brandished a knife around 7:24 a.m. local time, threatening visitors waiting in line to enter the Acropolis. Witnesses described panic as the man lunged at tourists, stabbing two American nationals. Police quickly arrived and subdued the attacker, preventing further injuries.
Police Response and Casualties
Greek police confirmed that two tourists sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, which has raised security concerns at popular tourist sites.
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
