1961 Press Photo Strong Force of Police Patrolled the Streets of Athens

Greek police cruet heathen up by policemen- by mistake fax pas - in Athens. A strong force of police patrolled the streets of Athens, during the may day paraden - in order to prevent any trouble which might be crated by communists. When a group of Communists tried to march toward the centre of Athens - police dispersed them .however following the group of communists was inspector papaspyropcules - in civilian clothes. He is the chief of police special services for fighting communism - who unfortunately - was not recognised by the uniformed police disperse the group and he was beaten-up. photo shows Policemen applying a restring hold on inspector papasyrpooulos - before he was identified by the policeman.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1961.



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