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Clashes break out in Greece after march against police violence

(Warning: graphic content) A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration against a police crackdown on gatherings, in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. A Greek police officer was seriously injured on Tuesday after clashes broke out during a demonstration in an Athens suburb against police violence, prompted by a video that appeared to show a man being beaten on Sunday by officers in the area. Authorities are investigating the use of force by police, who said they had been called out to check if lockdown rules were being respected. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

(Warning: graphic content) A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration against a police crackdown on gatherings, in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. A Greek police officer was seriously injured on Tuesday after clashes...more

Reuters / Tuesday, March 09, 2021
(Warning: graphic content) A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration against a police crackdown on gatherings, in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. A Greek police officer was seriously injured on Tuesday after clashes broke out during a demonstration in an Athens suburb against police violence, prompted by a video that appeared to show a man being beaten on Sunday by officers in the area. Authorities are investigating the use of force by police, who said they had been called out to check if lockdown rules were being respected. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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Protesters run during a demonstration against police in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Protesters run during a demonstration against police in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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Protesters run during a demonstration against police in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. Authorities are investigating the use of force by police, who said they had been called out to check if lockdown rules were being respected. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. Authorities are investigating the use of force by police, who said they had been called out to check if lockdown rules were being respected. REUTERS/Alkis...more

Reuters / Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. Authorities are investigating the use of force by police, who said they had been called out to check if lockdown rules were being respected. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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Flares burn near protesters, as they clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Flares burn near protesters, as they clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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Flares burn near protesters, as they clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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An injured police officer lies in the street during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

An injured police officer lies in the street during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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An injured police officer lies in the street during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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A fire is seen, as protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

A fire is seen, as protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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A fire is seen, as protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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People run during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

People run during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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People run during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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Police officers on motorcycles surround an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Police officers on motorcycles surround an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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Police officers on motorcycles surround an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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People run during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

People run during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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People run during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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A police officer stands over an injured companion during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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