Greek Protests Continue Getting Ugly; Police and Protestors Clash

TruthisTreason.net – Kevin Hayden

Source: CNBC

Violent clashes between police and protestors broke out on the streets of Athens on Wednesday. Some 20,000 anti-austerity protesters attempted to blockade Parliament, where the struggling government launched a debate on new cutbacks needed to secure international rescue loans.

Police launched tear gas at protestors as sporadic fighting broke out near to the the Parliament building and shopping district. At one stage, six police officers found themselves hemmed in by a group of protestors, who threw explosives at them. Other protestors threw flares at police, who appeared to be both outnumbered and on the retreat.

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