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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rich Booth

Tourists rushed to hospital after stabbing at Acropolis

  • Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Tuesday morning.
  • The woman sustained light injuries to her leg, while the man suffered more serious wounds to his arm.
  • Both victims were transported to hospital following the incident.
  • Police detained a man in connection with the attack, who they said is believed to be suffering from psychological problems.
  • Violent street attacks are considered rare in Greece, a country that attracts millions of tourists to sites like the Acropolis.

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Acropolis stabbing: Two tourists attacked at Greece’s busiest attraction

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