Greece, violent clashes overnight in Athens

Greece, violent clashes overnight in Athens

Greek capital Athens is back in the arena of clashes between police and anarchist groups which protested during Friday night against the visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry in Athens.

At the end of the rally a few hundred anarchists gathered again, this time in lagjien Eksarqia, whence issued a wave of attacks with Molotov cocktails and stones at several police forces that were in the area.

The encounter lasted for several hours through the streets of the neighborhood rebellious and violent night's balance was 6 arrested several destroyed cars and storefronts. Two people were taken to hospital to receive aid.

Greek authorities said they were on red alert over three days next, because of the anniversary of the murder of 16-year-old Alexis Grigoropullos 7 years ago by the police forces.

For the avoidance of incidents during the protests to be held in Athens these days, police say the roads kryeqyteit service in more than 6,000 officers who patrol 24 hours in the streets of the capital Athens.

Police say security forces have received orders to avoid confrontation with the protesters, but if you try to repeated acts of violence that have occurred over the years, the security forces will intervene to impose peace.

Among buildings of particular importance placed under storage police is Polytechnic of Athens, parliament, foreign embassies and multinational companies operating in the country. Additional measures will be taken in Thessaloniki and other major cities of the country.

Greek authorities said they doubt the intercepts and information collected in operational ways that anarchist extremists are trying to create violence in protests to be held in commemoration of the assassination of Grigoropullos. Greece, violent clashes overnight in Athens