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Riot police unit attacked in central Athens

Riot police unit attacked in central Athens

A riot police unit stationed behind the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) was attacked by hooded youths on Friday afternoon, state-run news agency ANA-MPA reported.

The attack occurred at 4.15 p.m. when about 10 youths started hurling stones, plastic bottles and other objects against the officers.

They then fled the scene. No arrests were made. 

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