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Knife attack near Athens Acropolis injures American tourist couple
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Key Points:
- Two American tourists, a 53-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, were injured in a knife attack near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in what police believe was a random assault.
- The man sustained a serious arm injury requiring a tourniquet, while the woman suffered a less severe leg injury; neither injury is considered life-threatening.
- The 60-year-old Greek suspect was detained at the scene and is expected to face formal charges; authorities suspect he may have psychological issues.
- The attack occurred shortly after the Acropolis opened, a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts millions of visitors annually, but the site and nearby museum remained open.
- Greek media reported the suspect had been threatening people with a knife before the attack, and authorities have not yet identified a motive or released the victims' identities.
