Axe attack on Hiera Odos — 55-year-old arrested for attempted murder
A 55-year-old driver attacked a 49-year-old with an axe on Hiera Odos and was arrested. A separate violent incident between drivers was also recorded in Thessaloniki.
Axe attack on Hiera Odos: arrest for attempted murder
Newsit.gr reports that a 55-year-old driver attacked a 49-year-old car driver with an axe on Hiera Odos on the morning of Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at a central location in Athens.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Hiera Odos and Spyros Patsi Street, at approximately 11 a.m. The driver of a white agricultural vehicle got out and entered into a verbal altercation with the 49-year-old. According to reports, the cause was a disagreement over right of way.
The 55-year-old then returned to his car, obtained an axe and attacked the 49-year-old, injuring him. Following the attack, the assailant returned to his vehicle and hid the axe. Video footage of the moment of the attack was obtained by Mega.
Police officers arrived at the scene and proceeded to arrest the 55-year-old. A case file was filed against him for attempted murder and violations of weapons legislation.
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A parallel violent incident between drivers was recorded on the same day in Thessaloniki. The driver of a black vehicle got out and approached the van in front of him, attempting to force the van driver out through violence. The van driver initially attempted to move away to avoid a confrontation, however the two men came into physical contact.
The driver of the black car punched the van driver, ignoring bystanders' pleas to stop. He then fled the scene and is being sought by the authorities.
Source: Newsit.gr