Chaos in Athens as Protest Turns Violent

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefull

in Politics, on the 6th of December 2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196708

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196694

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196693

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196692

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196691

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196690

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196689

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196688

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196680

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196679

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196675

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196674

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196673

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196672

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196671

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196670

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196669

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196663

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196730

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196728

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196727

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196726

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196713

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196712

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196711

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196710

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

ID: 196709

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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well done David! I think

Submitted by Nikola Ivanovski on Tue, 08/12/2009 - 02:07.

well done David! I think protest photography is definitely more your thing. great images! stay safe

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Thanks, more photos from

Submitted by David Mark Erickson on Mon, 07/12/2009 - 23:14.

Thanks, more photos from today (07-Dec) on the way!

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Great work. Take care.

Submitted by Craig Wherlock on Mon, 07/12/2009 - 23:11.

Great work. Take care.

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great and brave reporting,

Submitted by Federico Benedetti on Mon, 07/12/2009 - 10:21.

great and brave reporting, stay safe!

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