BY BALIKIS AJOYO
Two tourists were injured after a man attacked them with a knife near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday morning, according to police.
The incident happened near the entrance to the Acropolis Museum, at the foot of the historic Acropolis hill.
The victims, a man and a woman who are both Greek Americans, were taken to hospital after the attack.
Police said the woman suffered a minor leg injury, while the man sustained more serious injuries to his arm.
Authorities arrested the suspect at the scene, but his identity has not been released, but police said he appeared to be experiencing psychological problems.
The stabbing did not affect access to the Acropolis or the museum, with both tourist sites remaining open.
are uncommon 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 social security grievances.
The Acropolis is one of Greece’s most visited landmarks. The ancient hill is home to the nearly 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple and other historic monuments. Official figures show that about 4.6 million people visited the site last year.
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