A 20-year-old man was arrested on the Greek island of Crete after allegedly threatening his girlfriend and her group of friends with a knife at a crowded beach, authorities said.
The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon at Agia Pelagia beach, near the city of Heraklion, causing panic among visitors in the area.
According to reports, the young woman had gone to the beach with friends when her boyfriend suddenly appeared. Under circumstances that are still under investigation, the man allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened both the woman and the people accompanying her.
The confrontation alarmed beachgoers, with several people reportedly leaving the area out of fear for their safety. The woman immediately contacted the authorities, and police officers arrived at the scene shortly afterward. The suspect was arrested by local police.
