ATHENS: Riot police in Athens had to intervene when Greek soccer club fans heading for a game attacked the Pakistani community celebrating a religious holiday celebrating the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday.
Tear gas and stun grenades have been deployed.
Brief but ferocious clashes happened in the center of the Greek capital on Sunday.
While there have been no serious injuries or arrests, law enforcement had to use tough anti-riot methods to stop the violence.
A video from the scene shows utter mayhem in the street as hooligans trampled on Islamic flags, while Pakistanis try to defend themselves.
