Theodorikakos for Exarchia: SYRIZA should respect the role of ELAS

The Minister of Citizen Protection made a post on social media, Takis Theodorikakosregarding the attack which were received by police forces, according to its relevant announcement THE GREEK POLICEyesterday in the area of Exarchion.

In particular, Mr. Theodorikakos notes: “ELAS is dedicated to the implementation of laws and the protection of public order and security. Police officers do not attack anyone unprovoked. SYRIZA should come to terms with reality and respect the positive role of the Police for the safety of citizens and our country”.

Earlier, the press representative of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance Nasos Iliopoulos placed for the events in Exarchia.

“Last night in Exarchia, the police attacked without reason a gathering against the activities of rapists in the area. Mr. Theodorikakos owes an explanation for the unprovoked police brutality. The forces of order must protect the citizens. Not to beat those and those who resist the rapists and demand safety in their everyday life.”

Administrative investigation into incidents of police brutality during an anti-rape march

EL.AS is investigating the complaints of excessive violence by police officers in Exarchia, after videos that saw the light of day.

Police officers attacked with chemicals demonstrators who held a protest rally in Exarchia, on the occasion of the recent attempted rape of a woman in the area.

Videos circulating on the internet document unnecessary police brutality.

EL.AS announcement about yesterday’s rally in Exarchia:

“In order to avoid disruption of the socio-economic life of the area, it was decided with the consent of the prosecutor to impose restrictions and specifically not to carry out a road march“, reports EL.AS, while adding: “On 21.10, despite the notification to the gathered, by the head of the police forces and the police mediator, that it will not be allowed to march through the streets of Exarchia, in order to avoid disturbing the order in the neighborhood, the gathered, having covered their facial features with full-face hoods and motorcycle helmets, they went down Stournari Street and moved against the police forces, while throwing stones, marbles, bottles, as well as chairs from shops».

According to EL.AS, “the police forces were attacked and repulsed the attackers, with limited use of the necessary means, so that there was no further escalation and the gathered dispersed into the surrounding streets. A policeman was injured in the face by a marble throw, who was taken to a hospital.

At the same time, in the attempt of a police officer to carry out a legal check on a 23-year-old, he, in order to avoid the check, attacked him by hitting him on the head and body with punches, kicks and a metal object he was holding, as a result of which the police officer was injured and taken to hospital . In addition, the specific perpetrator attacked with punches and kicks another police officer who rushed to help his injured colleague.

The 23-year-old was eventually stopped and arrested. A case file was filed against him for the offenses of violence against employees, bodily harm to an employee, attempted bodily harm to an employee, disobedience and violation of the Weapons Act.

Two additional people were arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of a small amount of drugs, respectively.

The police forces brought 54 people from the area of ​​Exarchia».

The preliminary investigation is conducted by State Security Sub-Directorate of the Attica Security Directoratewhile at the same time an administrative investigation of the video content played on the internet is carried out.

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