Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Rentis: 85-year-old threatened middle school students with an air gun

An 85-year-old man threatened middle school students with an air gun outside a school in Rentis, Greece, prompting police intervention.

A dangerous incident unfolded on Thursday at noon outside the 3rd Middle School of Agios Ioannis Rentis, Greece, when an 85-year-old local man brandished what was reported to be an air gun to intimidate students. According to the school's principal, who reported the incident, the elderly man aims to frighten students who were lingering outside the school premises. Prompt action was taken by Immediate Response police officers, who apprehended the man on the scene, although the air gun had not yet been located at the time of the report.

The school's principal noted that there is video footage of the incident, which may assist authorities in their investigation. Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries among the students or any other individuals involved. The police response included the local commander of the Crime Investigation and Resolution Department, indicating the seriousness of the situation and the ongoing investigation into the man's behavior and the circumstances surrounding the case.

The event highlights growing concerns over safety in school zones and the troubling behavior of individuals towards students in public places. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough inquiry to determine the motivations behind the elderly man's actions and whether appropriate measures will be needed to ensure the safety of students in the area going forward.

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