Man with knife attacked police station in Mandras – shot by officer
A 31-year-old man armed with a knife broke into the Mandras police station on Friday. An officer shot the perpetrator, who is receiving hospital treatment, while a trainee officer was slightly injured.
Knife attack on Mandras police station: shooting and injuries
An alert was raised at midday on Friday, 4 September at the Mandras police station when a 31-year-old man broke into the building carrying a knife, according to reports.
The man, according to information, shouted at the police officers "I will kill you all" and moved threateningly towards them despite repeated orders to drop the knife and comply.
During the incident, one officer used his service weapon and shot the 31-year-old once in the abdominal area. An ambulance from EKAB (the emergency medical services) transported him immediately to hospital.
A trainee police officer was slightly injured by glass shards during the attack. A police statement confirms that the perpetrator is a Greek national.
According to information, the 31-year-old is reported to have received hospital treatment in a psychiatric clinic in the past. An investigation is being conducted into the incident, while authorities are investigating all the circumstances under which the event occurred.
Source: Ta Nea