Evgenia Kouniaki

A prosecution lawyer in the ongoing trial of Golden Dawn MPs and supporters who was attacked by members of the neo-Nazi party earlier this week has described the assault as an attempted show of force by GD in the wake of a series of departures from the party in recent months.

Police have launched an investigation into an alleged assault Wednesday by members of Golden Dawn on two women, including a prosecution lawyer in the ongoing trial of MPs and supporters of the neo-Nazi party.

More than 20 members of GD were detained by police on Wednesday in connection with the incident.

A prosecution lawyer in the ongoing trial against Golden Dawn, as well as another woman, were attacked by supporters of the neo-Nazi party on Alexandras Avenue in Athens on Wednesday.