89-year-old man arrested over Athens double shooting
An 89-year-old man has been arrested in Athens following a double shooting at government buildings. The suspect, who has a history of mental illness, reportedly opened fire at a social security office and an appeals court, injuring multiple people. The attacks have raised concerns about security measures in public buildings in Greece.
- ▪The man was detained in Patras while attempting to flee to Italy after the shootings.
- ▪He used an antiquated shotgun during the attacks, injuring a female employee and four court officials.
- ▪Judicial authorities criticized the Greek government for inadequate security measures in public buildings.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:43:19 GMT |
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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 16.55 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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