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Serious incidents near the Roma settlement of Agia Sofia in Western Thessaloniki – See video and photos

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The incidents broke out on Pontou Street, by about 100 people, near the gas station from where the chase began which ended in the serious injury of the 16-year-old by a police officer

A new round of incidents broke out shortly before four in the afternoon, near the gas station but also in the Roma settlement in Agia Sofia, in western Thessaloniki, from where the chase began that had a bloody end with the shooting of the 16-year-old. About a hundred Roma have gathered on Pontou Street, they have lit fires in bins and tires, while police forces rushed to the scene. At this time, the police forces are using chemicals, while they are being stoned by the Roma. According to information, some Roma are carrying carbines, while road construction machinery in the area has been damaged. At this time, the fires are spreading in a radius of 1.5 kilometers between Kalochori and Diavati, while barricades have also been erected.

The Roma burn bins and fly constantly throwing stones, while shouting slogans “Here, it will be your grave”. Police forces respond with extensive use of chemicals.

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