A middle-aged man was found dead with a knife wound on Tuesday afternoon in a field near the Sageika exit in Kato Achaia.

The man was noticed by local residents who informed the police. According to ERT, he is a Gypsy and has previously involved the police in a drug case. A medical examiner is expected at the crime scene to determine the time and circumstances of death.

Patras security officers and the head of the Kato Ahaya Police Department are in the area, cordoning off the area and looking for clues to identify the perpetrator.