Arrests Made After Deadly Firebomb Attacks on Greek Ruling Party Homes
Details of the Firebomb Attacks and Arrests
Overview of the Incident
ATHENS, July 10 (Reuters) - Greece’s counter-terrorism police arrested three people on Friday over a string of firebombings at homes of people linked with the governing party which killed a woman last week, its citizens' protection ministry said.
Casualties and Injuries
The 72-year-old mother of one of the ruling party's parliamentary candidates died of burns and four people were injured in one of three firebomb attacks in the northern city of Thessaloniki earlier this month.
Details of the Attacks
The unknown assailants left gas canisters that had been set on fire outside the three buildings. The first two attacks led to blasts that caused only material damage, while the third wounded five people, including the woman who later died at a hospital.
Police Investigation and Suspects
Police have linked the suspects arrested on Friday with the third attack. They gave no further details.
Targets and Political Context
Two of the targeted buildings included apartments housing figures of the ruling New Democracy, while the third was owned by a local politician from the party.
Background on Political Violence in Greece
Greece has a decades-long history of bomb and arson attacks on politicians, although in recent years such incidents have tended to cause only material damage.
(Reporting by Yannis Souliotis; Writing by Ivana Sekularac, Editing by William Maclean)
