Egypt police, protesters clash in Tahrir Square

CAIRO: Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square on Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government.

Around 100 protesters had camped in the square overnight after Friday's demonstration which had gathered some 50,000people.

After police pulled down the tents, hundreds of protesters returned to the square, and clashes erupted, with police and protesters throwing stones at each other.

Police fired tear gas, and a destroyed police which car was seen lying in the square after witnesses said they earlier saw protesters climb into the vehicle. (Reuters)