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Shots fired at police in Greece
Europe,
Mon, 05 Jan 2009
IANS
Athens, Jan 5 (DPA) 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.
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 Dec 6, Greece has been beset by violent protests.
On Dec 23, unknown attackers opened fire on a police bus. No one was injured in that attack.
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