Man stabs American tourists near the Acropolis in Greece
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- A man stabbed two tourists, a Greek American man and woman, near the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, causing light injuries to the woman and more serious wounds to the man.
- The attacker was detained by police and appeared to be suffering from psychological problems, though his identity has not been disclosed.
- The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment following the incident.
- Such violent attacks are rare in Greece, especially near the Acropolis, a major tourist site attracting millions annually.
- The Acropolis hill, home to the ancient Parthenon and other monuments, saw approximately 4.6 million visitors last year.
