International Referee Eleni Antoniou Part of Team That Arrested 89-Year-Old 'Gunman' in Greece

A shocking incident in Athens has captured public attention, involving an 89-year-old man who allegedly opened fire in the city center, injuring five individuals and unlawfully entering two public buildings. The elderly suspect then fled the capital by taxi, heading towards Patras. Authorities quickly organized a police operation to locate him, culminating in his arrest inside a well-known hotel near the old bus station area of Achaia.

According to reports, the man had requested to rent a room at the hotel, but his request was denied. He was subsequently apprehended in the reception area. What makes this particular operation noteworthy is the participation of international referee Eleni Antoniou, who is based in Patras and belongs to the Achaia Football Association (EPSA). Antoniou's involvement in the apprehension of the suspect has become a talking point, adding an unusual dimension to the police action.

Antoniou is scheduled to officiate a semi-final match for the EPSA Amateur Cup the following day, highlighting the blend of her professional duties and her unexpected role in law enforcement. This incident, while concerning due to the alleged violence, also brings a unique local angle with the involvement of a prominent sports figure in the apprehension. The story is being closely followed, with particular interest in how Antoniou's participation is perceived within the local community and the broader Greek sports scene.