89-year-old arrested after two shootings
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89-year-old arrested after two shootings in Athens

An 89-year-old man has been arrested after several people were injured in two shootings in Athens, Greek media report.

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The elderly man is suspected of shooting an employee at a pension authority in central Athens. He then went to a courthouse and opened fire, slightly injuring three women.

The man, who was said to have suffered from mental health problems, reportedly threw wads of paper and envelopes inside the courthouse during the shooting. According to media reports, he was complaining about pension payments.

He was arrested about 200 kilometers outside the capital.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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