Violence in Greece over Koran defacement claim

Dozens of cars were smashed and 14 people were taken to hospital with injuries after protests by Muslim immigrants angered at the alleged defacement of a Koran by a Greek policeman ended in a riot.

Violence in Greece over Koran defacement claim

Dozens of cars were smashed and 14 people were taken to hospital with injuries after protests by Muslim immigrants angered at the alleged defacement of a Koran by a Greek policeman ended in a riot.

Police fired tear gas and stun grenades at hundreds of protesters outside parliament and elsewhere in the Athens city centre. The government said 46 protesters were arrested and 75 cars were damaged.

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