Knife attack at Mandras police station – 31-year-old shot, police officer injured
A 31-year-old burst into Mandras Police Station with a knife and attacked police officers. A police officer opened fire and wounded him in the abdominal area.
31-year-old burst into Mandras police station with knife – police officer shot him
Dikastiko.gr reports that a knife attack against police officers took place on Friday afternoon at Mandras-Eidyllia Police Station in Western Attica. A 31-year-old Greek national entered the building armed with a knife and began threatening police officers who were on duty inside.
Developments in the incident
According to an announcement by the Hellenic Police (ELAS), the officers issued repeated and clear orders to the man to drop the knife and comply. The 31-year-old refused and moved threateningly towards them.
During the episode, the perpetrator attacked with a knife both the duty officer and the officer on service. One of the two police officers who came under attack was wounded during the confrontation.
Use of service weapon and hospital transfer
One of the police officers used his service weapon, firing once. The 31-year-old was seriously wounded in the abdominal area.
An ambulance from EKAB was immediately called to the scene. The injured man was transferred to Thriasio Hospital for medical care.
Preliminary investigation underway
ELAS announced that a preliminary investigation is being conducted into the incident, with all circumstances surrounding the episode being investigated.
Source: Dikastiko.gr