Petrol Bomb Attack At Greek May Day Protest

Petrol Bomb Attack At Greek May Day Protest

Demonstrators are marching on lines of police officers and trying to batter them in violent confrontations on the streets of Athens, amid tear gas and petrol bombs.

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Greek police dodge a petrol bomb thrown by rioters in Athens

Officers in riot gear have been retaliating with batons before quickly backing off after each repeated wave of attacks.

As tension escalated, officers began firing tear gas at protesters who covered their faces with scarves while others dodged petrol bombs.

The face-offs come amid May Day protests in the Greek capital that started with peaceful marches when people gathered for a rally at the central Syntagma square.

[link to news.sky.com]