Police leadership accused by unions of 'looking for scapegoat'

The removal on Tuesday of the Psychico police precinct director in the wake of Monday's attack on the Iranian Embassy in Athens by the anarchist group Rouvikonas was widely condemned by unions representing police officers and security guards.

The director is to be transferred to another division as the embassy was one of the buildings that fell under his supervision.

The Panhellenic Federation of Police Officers lashed out at the decision on Tuesday, accusing the leadership of the Greek Police (ELAS) of looking for "scapegoats in order to cover up the criminal responsibilities of those who have allowed, with their omissions and decisions, the uncontrollable activity of Rouvikonas and all those hiding behind hoods."

The union of special guards echoed the same sentiment, slamming the state for trying to blame lawlessness on police officers.

"It is at least...