Fourteen Individuals Set to Face Court Proceedings After Scuffle in the Greek Capital

Fourteen people have been apprehended and were scheduled to appear in court on Thursday following their arrests during a substantial clash involving members of far-right factions and participants in a counter-demonstration, as reported by Greek authorities.

Despite a comprehensive ban on demonstrations imposed by the police in greater Athens late Wednesday, supporters of the extreme right-wing organization Golden Dawn clashed with protesters from a rival rally led by left-wing groups who also defied the order.

The violence spilled from the heart of Athens to a train and a platform within the city's subway system.

Police initially detained 60 people but later released most of them. The 14 who have been arrested face charges of committing public disturbance offences.

A minister for public order said Thursday that an investigation had been launched into allegations of police brutality after an amateur video posted online appeared to show members of a motorcycle police unit repeatedly punching a detained protester on the ground.