Probe launched into charges of excess force by riot police
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The Greek Police have launched an internal investigation into allegations that members of its riot squad (YAT) used excessive force during an anti-austerity protest outside Parliament on Sunday.
Four YAT officers will be transferred to a different department for the duration of the inquiry, following a decision by the Citizens’ Protection Ministry.
On Tuesday, Sofi Papadoyianni, a member of SYRIZA splinter party Popular Unity, filed suit against the Greek Police and the ministry claiming she was hit on the head by a tear gas canister during the demo.