Gas attack on Athens Muslim prayer centre injures three
By Vasilije Gallak on May 23, 2009 in Featured, Greece
Athens – At least three people were hospitalized in Athens Saturday morning with breathing problems after unknown assailants ignited a gas canister and threw it through the window of a store that doubles as a prayer centre for Muslim immigrants.
Media reports said none of the injured was in mortal danger.
The attack came a day after serious clashes between Muslim protesters and Greek police. Those clashes were prompted by Muslim allegations of police brutality and charges of desecrating the Koran. (dpa)