Man Assaults Woman in Pyrgos: Arrested After Violent Hair-Pulling Incident

A shocking incident unfolded on a central square in Pyrgos city Tuesday evening (June 24, 2025). Dozens of eyewitnesses watched in disbelief as an unknown man violently assaulted a woman without any apparent provocation. The attacker grabbed the woman by her hair and dragged her forcefully toward the Prefecture building. Emergency services were promptly alerted, and the perpetrator was quickly located and detained by police. The victim, who avoided serious injury but remains in shock, stated she had never seen the man before the attack. Residents of Pyrgos now anxiously await details about the motive behind this random act of violence. According to eyewitness accounts reported on ilialive.gr, the assailant suddenly seized the young woman’s hair in broad daylight, dragging her violently with no prior altercation or visible reason, making the scene even more disturbing. Officers from the DIAS unit, patrolling nearby, rushed to the scene and apprehended the suspect with assistance from bystanders. The suspect was subsequently taken to the Pyrgos Police Department. Investigations are ongoing as authorities examine all possible motives while official announcements regarding the identity and mental state of the attacker are expected soon.