Monday, September 9, 2024 - A British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder his bedridden wife in Greece.
The 87-year-old man is accused of trying to suffocate his
wife, 89, with a pillow yesterday, September 8, in Paleo Faliro, a seaside
neighbourhood 4 miles from Athens city centre.
He was arrested in an apartment where the couple are
understood to live, Greek newspaper Proto Thema reported.
The woman was taken to the Tzaneio hospital across the
harbour for treatment.
Her condition is currently unknown.
The elderly man admitted trying to murder his wife, local
media report, but he claims he did so at her request due to long-running health
problems.
When he thought his wife was dead, the 87-year-old visited a
friend’s apartment on another floor to tell them what happened.
Police were then called and the British pensioner was taken
into custody.
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