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Youths and riot police clash in Exarchia

Youths and riot police clash in Exarchia

Gangs of youths rampaged through the downtown Athens district of Exarchia late Saturday and early Sunday morning, hurling firebombs and rocks at riot police units, authorities said.

Three people were detained, while an Albanian national was arrested.

According to reports, the clashes focused on the intersection of Tositsa and Patission streets.

No injuries were reported.

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