A violent robbery shook the suburb of Egaleo, west of Athens, early on Sunday, as a 63-year-old taxi driver was attacked and his vehicle stolen.

According to authorities, the driver picked up two men in the nearby Votanikos area, who asked to be taken to a narrow street in Egaleo. During the ride, the passengers suddenly attacked him with knives, stabbing him in the cheek and abdomen. They then took the car keys and fled with the vehicle.

The driver was rushed to Tzaneio Hospital, where he received emergency care for his injuries. Police have launched a search for the suspects and the stolen taxi.

In an interview with ERTnews, the driver recounted the terrifying attack: “One of them held a knife to my neck while the other pressed it against my side. I gave them money, but they wanted more. I begged them to leave me at least a bit to pay for fuel.”

He described the moment of the assault vividly: “I felt blood running from my chin and stomach. They took my car and drove off at high speed, almost hitting people who had come to help.”