Greek television station Alter News reported in its December 2nd evening bulletin that a Greek male entered the Social Security Center (OAEE) on Patissia Street in Central Athens. He then attempted to strangle a civil servant.
According to bystanders, the Greek elderly male entered the Social Security Center (OAEE) in the morning and requested an update on the status of his earlier pension application.
The female civil servant informed him that the application was in limbo and required more paperwork and more supporting documentation.
A quarrel ensued and the man broke into the clerk’s quarters. While the female clerk was on the phone he grabbed the victim by her hair and twisted the phone cable around her throat. He then proceeded to choke her.
The man then smashed the victim’s head down on the desk and emptied a can of gasoline on the victim with the intention of lighting her on fire.
While the assailant was lighting his lighter, another male clerk forced him to the ground and immobilized him. The staff immediately called the police and the assailant was arrested.
The assailant is currently in custody pending charges for assault and battery with the intention of bodily harm.
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