Shocking evidence of riot police attacking journalists!

The situation in Syntagma square was out of control for a long time on Wednesday, with riot police officers hitting protesters and journalists alike, while clashes between police and masked rioters were taking place.

The city center was reminiscent of a war zone, with Molotov cocktails being thrown by hooded rioters and police responding with the use of chemicals, making the atmosphere unbearably unbreathable.

The situation even forced the Presidential Guard to remove themselves from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, after their wellbeing was directly threatened due to the clashes.

Earlier on Wednesday, unknown individuals assaulted citizens in the Metro system, even going so far as to knock one man over the head.

Around 14:300, a riot police squad moved into the Syntagma subway station, where the masked rioters had hidden. Episodes occurred within the station, resulting in injuries.

An investigation was ordered by Police Headquarters following reports of police brutality against journalists in Syntagma square.

At the same time, nine arrests and detentions of three people were made by Police. Two officers were injured.

Clashes took place in the Pan-Educational rally at the Propylaea. Masked rioters infiltrated the march and began throwing stones at riot police guarding the streets. Police officers responded with the use of chemicals, which in turn resulted in Molotov cocktail attacks. The masked men removed themselves from the protests and moved to the GSEE-ADEDY rally.

The clashes were then moved to V. Sofias Boulevard, where protesters attempted to jump over the iron barricade that riot police had set on the spot.