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Grenade thrown at Russian consulate in Greece: Police

Grenade thrown at Russian consulate in Greece: Police

Greek police

A grenade was thrown early Friday into the courtyard of the Russian consulate in Athens, police said, an attack typical of domestic far-left groups.

The area in the Athens suburb of Halandri was rapidly cordoned off and bomb specialists were dispatched, a police source said.

The grenade did not explode and no injuries were caused.

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The attack occurred at around 0200 GMT. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

It is believed that the grenade was lobbed by one or two persons on a motorbike.

Police were inspecting for possible links to a burnt motorbike found later in central Athens.

The consulate was closed at the time.

The move is typical of domestic far-left outfits.

In December, a grenade exploded outside Skai, one of Greece's main media groups, causing damage to the building.