89-year-old man arrested over Athens double shooting
An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patras, Greece, following two shootings at a social security office and an appeals court in Athens, where several people were injured. The suspect, reportedly armed and attempting to flee to Italy, had a history of mental illness and was recently denied a state pension. Authorities launched a nationwide manhunt before his capture, as the attacks exposed concerns over weak security at public buildings. The incidents shocked Greece, a country with low levels of gun violence.
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The arrested man is reported to have had a history of mental illness and had recently been rejected for a state pension. Photograph: Sotiris Dimitropoulos/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe arrested man is reported to have had a history of mental illness and had recently been rejected for a state pension. Photograph: Sotiris Dimitropoulos/ReutersGreece89-year-old man arrested over Athens double shootingMultiple people injured when gunman opened fire inside a social security office and later an appeals courtHelena Smith in AthensTue 28 Apr 2026 14.43 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 14.45 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn 89-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding several people in attacks on government buildings in Athens.Hours after the double…
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