Arsonists attack Greek power company

Suspected anarchist arsonists firebombed a main state power corporation office in Thessaloniki, Greece, burning eight cars parked outside.

No injuries or arrests were reported. Police said a group of hooded and masked youths threw at least 15 incendiary devices made of camping gas canisters, as well as several petrol bombs.

Small anarchist groups frequently carry out arson attacks on symbols of state authority, banks and foreign diplomats’ cars. The attacks have escalated after the fatal police shooting of a teenager in Athens in December.