American Tourists Stabbed in Knife Attack at Historic Landmark

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Two American tourists have been stabbed in a knife attack near one of Europe’s most famous tourist attractions.

Greek police said a man attacked a Greek-American couple near the entrance to the Acropolis Museum, which sits below the ancient hilltop citadel and its 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple.

The woman suffered minor injuries, while the man was more seriously wounded and taken to a hospital by ambulance.

Authorities said officers from a motorcycle patrol unit reached the scene within minutes and applied first aid to stop the man’s bleeding before paramedics arrived.

Police detained the suspect shortly afterward.

His identity has not been released, and officials said he appeared to be suffering from psychological problems.

Investigators are also examining reports that emergency dispatchers received a call shortly before the attack about a man holding a knife and threatening passersby near the museum entrance.

Violent street attacks are relatively rare in Greece.

The Acropolis welcomed about 4.6 million visitors last year.

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