Anti-lockdown measures demo turns violent in Prague
Czech police on Sunday used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse hundreds of protesters, who attacked them after a rally in Prague against government restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus infections.
Police rescue services said at least 20 were injured in the clashes, which erupted after a few thousand people, including soccer and ice hockey fans, rallied at Old Town Square to condemn the restrictions that include the ban of sports competitions and closure of restaurants.
Public gatherings of more than six are also banned but up to 500 people are allowed to demonstrate if they are divided into separated groups of 20 and wear face masks. Many of the demonstrators had no face coverings.
After police said their number surpassed 500, the organizers ended the rally. But some protesters remained and the square, throwing flares, stones and various other objects at riot police.
The Czech Republic has been facing a record surge in coronavirus infections in recent weeks.
(Source: AP)
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