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Unknown attackers set fire to banks in Athens
The attackers, set fire to banks from Piraeus to the northern suburbs, an insurance company office and vehicles belonging to state agencies and security firms.
- Agencies
- Published: 13:26 February 21, 2008
Athens: Unknown attackers have set fire to eight banks, an insurance office and several cars early on Thursday in apparently coordinated strikes throughout the Greek capital, causing damage but no injuries, police said.
The attackers, set fire to banks from Piraeus to the northern suburbs, an insurance company office and vehicles belonging to state agencies and security firms.
"It all took place in just 10 or 12 minutes around 2.10 a.m. (0010 GMT) with calls coming in across the city of Minor, explosive devices damaging banks and cars," a police official said.
Dozens of small self-styled anarchist and leftist fringe groups regularly attack banks and government buildings causing minor damage. The attacks have increased in frequency in recent months.
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