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Man, 54, injured in late-night knife attack in Athens

Man, 54, injured in late-night knife attack in Athens

A 54-year-old Pakistani national assaulted a fellow countryman using a knife on Ermou Street, located in the center of Athens, just before midnight on Sunday. The victim sustained wounds to their side as a result of the attack.

The incident took place around 11.50 p.m. and prompted a rapid response from law enforcement officers who arrived at the scene and apprehended the assailant.

The victim is currently in critical condition and receiving medical treatment at Nikaia General Hospital.

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