Unknown attackers fired multiple shots at a
police watch post in Athens early Monday morning, leaving one police officer
wounded with life threatening injuries, local radio reported, dpa reported.
The incident occurred outside a culture ministry building in central Athens. Witnesses reported hearing a burst of gunfire followed by screams.
Police have cordoned off the area and taken several suspects into custody.
Since the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old by police on December 6, Greece has been beset by violent protests. On December 23, unknown attackers opened fire on
a police bus. No one was injured in that attack.
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