Five people arrested for violent attack on Mount Parnitha volunteers

Police arrested five men on Thursday morning in connection with the violent attack on two volunteers on Mount Parnitha, north of Athens, last month.

The 22 and 23 year old men are accused of attempted murder and forming a gang, among other things.

On May 24, four volunteers from a grassroots group were camping on Mount Parnitha during a cleanup operation. At around 1:30 a.m., two cars with seven people arrived and questioned them about their presence. After initially driving away, the attackers returned and attacked the volunteers with a sharp object and fists.

Two of the volunteers were seriously injured and had to be hospitalized.

Police tracked the suspects’ vehicles using extensive video footage from nearby businesses.

The suspects reportedly claimed they bought drugs from the volunteers and attacked them after discovering they had only been given a smaller amount.

The suspects are expected to appear before a prosecutor.