Agios Panteleimonas cafe targeted in Molotov cocktail attack

Molotov cocktail attack arson Agios Panteleimonas cafe attack police investigation

Two unidentified men launched an arson attack on a cafe in Agios Panteleimonas during the early hours of Wednesday, August 26. The incident occurred around 1:30 AM at a shop located in Agios Nikolaos Square while the establishment was operational and staff were present inside.

According to witnesses, the attackers approached the cafe with a backpack from which they produced and threw two Molotov cocktails into the building. The attack ignited a fire within the premises. The cafe employees responded immediately by using on-site fire extinguishers, which successfully contained the flames and prevented the fire from spreading further or causing more extensive damage.

No injuries were reported as a result of the attack. Police and fire services arrived at the scene to secure the area and ensure there was no risk of reignition. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation, collecting witness statements, and reviewing security camera footage to identify the suspects and determine their motive. The perpetrators fled the scene immediately following the attack and remain at large.

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Agios Nikolaos Square · Agios Panteleimonas · ERT · Hellenic Fire Service · Hellenic Police

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[● 4 SOURCES] The attack occurred around 1:30 AM on Wednesday, August 26. lawandorder.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Employees used on-site fire extinguishers to limit the spread of the fire. lawandorder.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The motive for the attack remains unknown. lawandorder.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Police are investigating the incident and searching for the two suspects. lawandorder.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Two men threw two Molotov cocktails at a cafe in Agios Panteleimonas. lawandorder.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The cafe was in operation and employees were inside at the time of the attack. lawandorder.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] No injuries were reported following the arson attack. lawandorder.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.cnn.gr