Hand Grenade Thrown at French Embassy in Athens, Injuring Policeman

A hand grenade thrown at the French embassy in Athens Thursday morning by unknown assailants slightly injured a policeman, local broadcaster Skai and state media reported.

    The assailants arrived at the embassy on a motorbike and fled through the city's narrow alleys after the attack, according to the (dpa) news agency.

    Police told reporters at the scene that the underground organization "Revolutionary Cult" or a group called "Revolutionary Battle" could be responsible.

    Radical left-wing groups committed similar attacks using hand grenades against police in the past. The French embassy is located in the centre of Athens, opposite the parliament building.

Source: QNA