Meanwhile, a tense atmosphere prevails in many areas across the country due to the serious injury of a 16-year-old by police fire in Thessaloniki
Tension prevails at this time also in Menidi as Roma protest against the serious injury of a 16-year-old by police fire in Thessaloniki.
Roma attempted to set fire to a car dealership on NATO Avenue late Tuesday afternoon (6/12).
The police forces at the scene managed to prevent the arson
It is noted that shortly before 18.00, another Roma group closed NATO Avenue in Aspropyrgos and according to the Police, they threw stones at passing cars and Molotov cocktails at the OPKE Group of ELAS, without anyone being injured.
Meanwhile, a tense atmosphere prevails in many areas across the country as Roma groups stage intense protests during which there are incidents and tension with the police authorities.
Indicatively, Corinth-Patras remains closed in the Ancient Corinth-Kiato section in both directions due to the Roma protest in Zevgolatio.
Earlier in the afternoon, Roma gathered and burned tires on NATO Avenue in Aspropyrgos, while at noon they also gathered in Mesogeion at the Mint.
Extensive incidents took place earlier in the settlement of Roma Agia Sofia, between Kalochori and Diavati, near the gas station from which the pursuit started with the shooting of the 16-year-old.
Roma set fires in many parts of the 1.5 km long road, burning tires and plastics, while shots were also heard.
Information indicates that they set fire to two project machines located in the area.
Strong police forces are on the scene, as well as the Fire Department.
At the same time, Roma from the settlement of Tsairia in Perea Thessaloniki stopped traffic on the Thessaloniki-Michanionas road.
They lit fires and dragged branches and trash cans into the middle of the roadway.
In the morning, tension prevailed outside the Thessaloniki Courts, during the transfer of the police officer.
In the meantime, the 16-year-old’s parents will file a civil action in support of the charge tomorrow, according to the family’s lawyer.
Referring to the health condition of the 16-year-old, the lawyer stressed that it is still very critical
Criminal proceedings were brought against the accused police officer for attempted murder with possible intent.
He was given a deadline to plead on Friday and remains in custody until then.
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