A 26-year-old Afghan man has been arrested over the murder of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was discovered stuffed in a suitcase in Athens. The victim, Elisabeth Ross, was found in an abandoned building in central Athens on July 18 by a homeless man, according to local reports. Greek police launched a major manhunt before detaining the suspect, who is believed to have been a cleaner in the building where she was staying. The arrest comes as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, which has raised concerns about safety in the area.
The suspect is currently in custody and faces charges related to the murder. Preliminary investigations suggest he may have been involved in the crime, though details remain under review. The case has drawn attention due to the unusual manner in which the body was discovered, prompting further scrutiny into the security and conditions of the building where she was staying.
Separately, two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens while battling a wildfire, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The incident occurred west of the city and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services during the region’s wildfire season.
