Elefsina knife attack: Two suspects surrender after assault on 32-year-old

Elefsina knife attack neo-Nazi violence political motivation attempted murder charges far-right extremism

Two suspects, aged 22 and 18, have surrendered to authorities following a violent knife attack on a 32-year-old man in Elefsina. The victim, who identifies with the political left, was attacked while walking his dogs and sustained serious injuries to his legs. He is currently receiving treatment at Tzaneio Hospital.

Investigators are treating the incident as a politically motivated attack. The suspects are allegedly linked to the far-right organization ‘propatria’. During the assault, witnesses and security footage indicate the attackers used extremist language, with one reportedly shouting ‘I am a fascist’. The victim stated that the attackers told him, ‘we are the bosses here’.

Police searches of the 22-year-old's residence uncovered several weapons and extremist materials, including stiletto knives, a brass knuckle, an anti-gas mask, and a flashbang. The 22-year-old faces charges of attempted murder with intent, along with weapons possession and illegal carry. The 18-year-old suspect also faces attempted murder charges. The 22-year-old suspect has claimed that the victim attacked him first, a claim currently under investigation.

Entities

Anoixi Nationalist Youth · Athens General Hospital · Elefsina · Eleftheria Tombatzoglou · Hellenic Police · Panathinaikos · Piraeus General Hospital · Piraeus General Hospital · Propatria · Thessaloniki Hospital · Tzaneio Hospital · Tzaneio Hospital

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[● 13 SOURCES] The attack may be linked to a clash between far-right and anti-fascist groups in August. www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr · dete.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · +1 more
[● 14 SOURCES] The attack was driven by political motives, according to the Hellenic Police investigation. www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr · kriti360.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The perpetrators are known far-right individuals operating in the area. www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 19 SOURCES] The victim sustained a knife wound to the leg. www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr · dete.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · +5 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The 32-year-old victim identifies as being from the left-wing political sphere. www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr · dete.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · +2 more
[● 23 SOURCES] The attackers told the victim, ‘we run things here’ (emeis kanoume koumando edo). www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr · kriti360.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · +8 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The victim claims he was not involved in the August incident and may have been mistaken for someone else. www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr · kriti360.gr · iskra.gr · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Three men are the perpetrators of the attack. www.powergame.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.cnn.gr · kriti360.gr
[● 19 SOURCES] The attack is being investigated for potential links to a clash between far-right and anti-fascist groups in August. kriti360.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · iskra.gr · www.haniotika-nea.gr · www.mononews.gr · +5 more
[● 18 SOURCES] The victim was stabbed at least twice in the thigh. kriti360.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · iskra.gr · www.haniotika-nea.gr · www.mononews.gr · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The perpetrators are identified as an 18-year-old and a 22-year-old with far-right affiliations. www.businessdaily.gr · www.haniotika-nea.gr · www.in.gr · www.e-daily.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Police are searching for an 18-year-old accomplice. www.e-daily.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · www.reporter.gr · www.businessdaily.gr