Greek farmers clash with riot police in Athens over austerity

Windows smashed and stones hurled at police firing teargas as more than 1,000 people travel from Crete to protest against tax hikes

Farmers who travelled to Athens from Crete have clashed with riot police in the latest unrest on the streets of the Greek capital, prompted by the government's austerity policies.

The confrontation occurred outside the agriculture ministry, where farmers wielding staffs engaged with police firing teargas to prevent them from entering the building.