How the attacks unfolded
The first incident took place shortly after 7 a.m. on a street called Ypatis. The two dogs first attacked a cat. They then bit a 76-year-old man on his left arm. When the man called a 67-year-old relative for help, the woman was also bitten on the left arm upon arrival. Both victims later received medical treatment at local facilities and a private hospital.
A 57-year-old woman suffered bites to her left arm and thigh. She was taken to KAT Hospital, where doctors applied stitches. All three victims were attacked within a short period in the same neighbourhood.
Police response and charges
Officers arrested the 61-year-old owner of one dog at the scene. She faces charges of repeated negligent bodily harm. The second dog belongs to the 62-year-old mother of Stefanos Tsitsipas, who remains at large under an active warrant. Authorities have not released further details about the animals’ breed or prior behaviour.
Questions still under investigation
Investigators are examining how the dogs escaped the property in Vari and moved unsupervised into Voula. No official statement has been issued on whether the animals were properly secured or whether any prior complaints had been filed. The case remains open while police gather additional evidence and locate the second owner.
Frequently asked questions
Who was arrested in the dog attack case?
A 61-year-old woman, the aunt of tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, was arrested and charged with repeated negligent bodily harm.
Why is Tsitsipas’s mother being sought?
She owns the second dog involved in the attacks and is wanted for questioning under an active warrant.
Where did the incidents occur?
The attacks took place on streets in the Vari and Voula areas of Athens on the morning of 17 September 2026.
How many people were injured?
Three people—a 76-year-old man, a 67-year-old woman and a 57-year-old woman—suffered bites and received medical care.
What happens next in the investigation?
Police continue to determine how the dogs escaped and are searching for the second owner while the case remains open.
