American tourists stabbed in Acropolis of Athens attack as police swarm landmark

American tourists stabbed in Acropolis of Athens attack as police swarm landmark Emergency services rushed to the Acropolis of Athens this morning after two American tourists were stabbed and several others were theatened by a man with a knife Two tourists have been stabbed at the Acropolis of Athens. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 8am this morning to reports of a man with a knife who was threatening people at the ticket counter of the famous landmark in Greece. Police found the suspect had already stabbed two American tourists who were a man and a woman, according to local reports. The man is said to have suffered a serious injury to the leg and is being treated in the Red Cross Hospital, while the woman has a knife wound to the hand. The suspect, who according to initial indications has psychiatric problems, was immediately stopped and arrested by officers of the Athens Police Department. He is understood to be aged in his mid to late 50s and was found near the scene of the attack with a knife in his hand. The two victims are reported to have been waiting at the ticket office to enter the acropolis when they were attacked, with the man stepping in front to protect the woman. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .