Bomb threat at Kolonaki square

Police cordon off area

An anonymous phone call to Greek police for a bomb threat at Kolonaki square in Athens has set authorities on high alert. The area was immediately cordoned off by police, who swooped on the scene within minutes and are searching the area. A special bomb squad unit is also on hand. According to reports, the call happened at 12.30 on Wednesday and the unknown man said a bomb would go off at 2pm.