Over 250 police officers assaulted every year

Every year, over 250 attacks on police officers are recorded, many of which reach the courts, official data published on Wednesday showed, with six cases reported in just five days in late August.

Police told Phileleftheros that in 2023 there had been 274 assault cases against officers, including incidents of resisting arrest. In 2024 this had risen to 288 cases and by July 31 this year there had already been