NewsWorld newsKnife crimeEmergency 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 knife07:17, 21 Jul 2026Updated 07:37, 21 Jul 2026Two tourists have been stabbed at the Acropolis of Athens.‌Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 8am today 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, 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 were waiting at the ticket office to enter the Acropolis when they were attacked, with the man stepping in front to protect the woman.Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack, while so far they have not said anything about potential motives.Article continues belowThe Acropolis of Athens is an ancient, rocky citadel in the heart of Greece's capital city which attracts around four million visitors a year.It was the municipal, political, and religious hub of ancient Athens, and the UNESCO World Heritage site now houses the architectural remnants of several globally renowned classical buildings with the most famous being the Parthenon.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Knife crimeGreeceBreaking News