Fatal knife attack in Kouloura, Greece: 32-year-old man killed, 47-year-old suspect arrested after café brawl
A 32-year-old man died and a 62-year-old was injured after a brawl turned violent in a Kouloura café on Tuesday afternoon. Police arrested a 47-year-old suspect at the scene.
The incident
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, around 15:45, a violent altercation broke out in a café in Kouloura, a village in the Imathia region of northern Greece. According to police, a 47-year-old man began arguing with two other men, both Roma, aged 32 and 62. The argument quickly escalated into a physical fight. The suspect first punched the 62-year-old, then pulled out a knife and stabbed the 32-year-old in the chest. The victim died from the wound. The 62-year-old sustained injuries from the punches but is not in life-threatening condition. A video from the scene, aired by MEGA and Live News, shows the altercation taking place on the street behind a parked car.
- A 47-year-old man starts arguing with two Roma men, aged 32 and 62, inside a café.
- The argument turns physical; the suspect strikes the older victim with his fists.
- The suspect pulls out a knife and fatally wounds the younger victim.
- Hellenic Police forces respond to the emergency call and secure the area.
- Officers locate and handcuff the 47-year-old suspect nearby.
- The 62-year-old victim is transported to Veria General Hospital for treatment.
Victims and suspect
The deceased is a 32-year-old Roma man. The injured victim, a 62-year-old Roma man, was taken to the General Hospital of Veria, where he is being treated. The suspect, a 47-year-old man, was arrested at the scene by police. One report (SKAI) identifies the suspect as also being Roma, while other sources do not specify his ethnicity. Authorities are examining whether the suspect was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the attack; some reports mention that the three men had been consuming alcohol before the fight.
Police response
Hellenic Police (EL.AS.) were notified immediately and dispatched strong forces to the area. Officers located the suspect nearby and handcuffed him without further incident. The suspect is currently in custody, and a case file is being prepared against him. The local police directorate is handling the preliminary inquiry.
Investigation
The exact motive for the brawl remains unclear. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation. Preliminary information suggests the dispute began with insults and quickly turned physical. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released further details about what triggered the argument.
