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Teen shot at traffic policeman in Ioannina

Teen shot at traffic policeman in Ioannina

A teenager who fired at a traffic police officer with an air pistol was arrested on Sunday in Ioannina, northwestern Greece, local authorities said on Monday.

The 15-year-old was charged with violating weapons laws.

His teacher, who was accompanying school pupils on a field trip when the incident occurred, was arrested, as were the boy’s parents, for neglecting his supervision.

A trial date was set for December.

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