Police Injured in Petrol Bomb Attack at Home of Greece’s Top Judge
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- 28 Jun 2024
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One police officer was injured in an overnight petrol bomb attack that targeted the home of Greece’s top court president. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. local time in Papagou, an eastern suburb where the Supreme Court president resides. The officer sustained injuries to his face and hand and was transported to a nearby military hospital. Additionally, the police patrol car was destroyed in the attack.
Initially, nine individuals detained at the scene were later released, and an extensive investigation by anti-terror police is underway. The attack is being investigated to determine whether it was aimed at the police officer guarding the residence or specifically targeted at Ioanna Klapa, the head of the Supreme Court.
A police spokesperson clarified that the attack seemed to target the police officer rather than the judge herself. "It seems that the attack was against the police officer, and not against the house," spokeswoman Konstantia Dimoglidou stated. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with authorities examining CCTV footage from nearby cameras to trace the perpetrators' movements.
Petrol bomb attacks, also known as Molotov cocktails, are relatively common in Greece, often used during protests to express dissent against governmental policies or perceived injustices. These devices are favored due to the ease of obtaining materials needed to construct them, contrasting with stricter regulations on firearms in Greece.
Government officials promptly condemned the attack, emphasizing that Greece's democratic institutions, including the Judiciary, will not be intimidated. "Our democracy and its pillars will not be intimidated," stated government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis. Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis vowed to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack, affirming that such violent acts will not be tolerated.
