A British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder his bedridden wife in Greece.
The 87-year-old man is accused of trying to suffocate his wife, 89, with a pillow yesterday in Paleo Faliro, a seaside neighbourhood 4miles from Athens city centre.
He was arrested in an apartment where the couple are understood to live, Greek newspaper Proto Thema reported.
The woman was taken to the Janeio hospital for treatment.
Her condition is currently unknown.
The elderly man admitted trying to murder his wife, local media report, but he claims he did so at her request due to long-running health problems.
When he thought his wife was dead, the 87-year-old visited a friend’s apartment on another floor to tell them what happened.
Police were then called.
Roughly 65,000 people live in the seafront suburb of Paleo Faliro known for its parks, promenade, and luxury yachts moored in the harbour.
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