Chaos erupted in the Neraida neighborhood of Larissa on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, a 41-year-old man began chasing his 37-year-old cousin’s wife through the middle of the street wielding an axe.
According to information from onlarissa.gr, the 41-year-old reportedly had financial disputes with his relative, as he owed him money.
Larissa: The timeline of the violent incident
On Thursday afternoon, he went to the house to find him, and when he learned that his cousin was absent, he began chasing his wife with the axe.
The woman ran out into the street and began running in panic, screaming for help.
Neighbors and passersby immediately rushed to help her and called the authorities.
Upon seeing them, the 41-year-old fled and has since been sought by police.