Voula tram attack: Passenger injured in violent assault

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A violent attack occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, August 22, at the ‘Asklepieio Voula’ tram terminal in Greece. A man of Pakistani origin reportedly entered a state of amok and attacked a passenger, an 18-year-old, causing multiple injuries to his leg. While some reports specify the use of a broken glass bottle, others mention a knife was used during the assault. Following the attack, the perpetrator chased other passengers and acted threateningly toward the tram driver before fleeing the scene on foot. The victim was transported to a hospital for medical care.

The STASY Drivers' Union has issued a strong condemnation of the incident, describing it as a ‘nightmarish episode of blind violence.’ The union claims that the situation on the public transport network has ‘escaped all control’ due to insufficient security measures. They are demanding immediate action from the STASY management and the Ministry of Citizen Protection, including the permanent presence of the Hellenic Police within trams and at terminal stations, the deployment of private security at terminals, and the implementation of a comprehensive operational plan to prevent future violent incidents.

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Asklepieio Voula · Greek Police · Hellenic Police · Ministry of Citizen Protection · STASY · Voula

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[● 2 SOURCES] The STASY Drivers' Association condemned the incident as a nightmarish act of blind violence. www.thebest.gr · www.athenstransport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The attacker fled the scene on foot. www.thebest.gr · www.lykavitos.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The assailant acted in a state of amok and moved threateningly toward the tram driver. www.thebest.gr · www.athenstransport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Drivers' Association is demanding permanent police presence on trams and at terminal stations. www.thebest.gr · www.athenstransport.com
[● 3 SOURCES] An attack occurred at the Asklepieio Voula tram terminal on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at approximately 17:55. www.thebest.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.athenstransport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A man injured a passenger three times during the attack. www.thebest.gr · www.athenstransport.com