The center of Athens looked like a conflict zone last night after almost 24 hours of rioting – probably the worst Greece has seen since the restoration of democracy in 1974 – that was sparked by a police officer shooting dead a 15-year-old boy in the district of Exarchia.
Dozens of shops, banks, car dealerships and even an apartment block were attacked, causing millions of euros worth of damage as hundreds of people outraged by the death of the teenager took to the streets.
The incident which sparked this reaction occurred at about 9 p.m. on Saturday when two officers were patrolling the area of Exarchia, which is often the scene of clashes between self-styled anarchists and police.
There is a kind of war now in Greece between the young people and police.
Reason?
Cop shooted a 15-years-old-boy
For more information visist: ekathimerini.com | Police killing of youth sparks explosive riots
Dozens of shops, banks, car dealerships and even an apartment block were attacked, causing millions of euros worth of damage as hundreds of people outraged by the death of the teenager took to the streets.
The incident which sparked this reaction occurred at about 9 p.m. on Saturday when two officers were patrolling the area of Exarchia, which is often the scene of clashes between self-styled anarchists and police.
There is a kind of war now in Greece between the young people and police.
Reason?
Cop shooted a 15-years-old-boy
For more information visist: ekathimerini.com | Police killing of youth sparks explosive riots