Two arrested for far-right stabbing in Elefsina

On the afternoon of Thursday, October 8, 2026, a 32-year-old man was attacked and stabbed in the leg on Konstantinoupoleos Street in Elefsina. Two suspects, aged 22 and 18, approached the victim while he was walking his dogs and claimed they were asserting dominance in the area. The victim, who is active in local leftist circles, reported that the attackers claimed the assault was retaliation for the online publication of their personal data following a previous incident in August. The victim denied any involvement in that earlier event.

Following police investigations and the identification of the suspects, both individuals surrendered to authorities. A search of the 22-year-old suspect's home revealed two daggers, a knuckle duster, a gas mask, and a flare. The prosecutor has charged both men with attempted murder. The 22-year-old has been referred to a magistrate for his statement, while the 18-year-old appeared at the Evelpidon court complex. Authorities are officially treating the incident as a case with potential political motives.