ATHENS, Greece — Police in Greece clashed late Wednesday with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to forestall a live performance by U.S. army cadets.
The violent protest occurred within the central Greek metropolis of Larissa forward of a live performance by members of the West Level Glee Membership, a musical group of the U.S. Army Academy which is presently on tour in Greece.
Movies and pictures shared on social media present police firing tear fuel to carry again the demonstrators outdoors a municipal theater, whereas officers additionally clashed with a smaller variety of protesters as they entered the constructing.
It was not instantly clear if the live performance came about. Authorities and the venue could not be reached for remark.
Protest organizers from the Greek Communist Get together oppose the presence of U.S. troops in Greece in addition to Greek army assist for Ukraine and involvement in worldwide maritime safety missions within the Pink Sea.
There have been no reviews of arrests or accidents.
