riot police
Coverage of riot police in the Nexus archive.
- Moment riot police officer shoves protester to the ground from behind as she walks along street
A riot police officer shoved a protester to the ground from behind as she walked along the street. The incident involved a confrontation between law enforcement and an individual protesting.
- Opposition Fears Erdogan Plans Snap Election to Extend Power
Turkey’s main opposition party fears President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is manipulating the judiciary to force a snap election, potentially bypassing term limits. Political tensions rose after an Ankara court reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and riot police stormed the Republican People’s Party headquarters following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.
- Turkey riot police use tear gas to take opposition party HQ in Ankara
Turkish riot police used tear gas to seize the headquarters of an opposition party in Ankara. The incident was reported by France 24 correspondent Jasper Mortimer.
- Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital
Clashes erupted between protesters and riot police after an anti-government rally in Belgrade, Serbia. Tens of thousands of opponents of President Aleksandar Vucic participated in the demonstration.
- Riot police clash with protesters in Serbia after anti-government rally
Riot police in Serbia clashed with anti-government protesters following a rally. The confrontation occurred as demonstrators expressed opposition to the current government.
- Labour day violence erupts around Europe as riot police clash with protesters in France, Italy, Spain and Turkey
Violence erupted on Labor Day across Europe as riot police clashed with protesters in France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey. The confrontations involved widespread unrest and law enforcement interventions in multiple countries.
- Four people arrested in Epsom after eggs and beer cans were thrown at riot police during protest over alleged rape outside church
Four people were arrested in Epsom after a protest over an alleged rape outside a church turned violent, with eggs and beer cans thrown at riot police. The incident involved public disorder and clashes with law enforcement.
- Riot police on a Surrey High Street. A 'gang rape' with more questions than answers. And a snapshot of a nation losing faith in authority: FRED KELLY
Riot police were deployed on Surrey High Street amid a 'gang rape' incident that has raised numerous unresolved questions. The situation highlights growing public distrust in authority figures, as detailed by journalist Fred Kelly.
- Crowds gather at Epsom church where 'woman was gang raped by group of men' after protesters hurled objects at riot police in fury over 'refusal to give descriptions of suspects'
Crowds gathered at Epsom church following reports of a woman being gang raped by a group of men. Protesters hurled objects at riot police in anger over authorities' refusal to release suspect descriptions.
- Hundreds of protesters in Epsom demand description of men 'who gang raped woman outside church' as they come face-to-face with riot police in the street
Hundreds of protesters in Epsom are demanding information about men accused of gang-raping a woman outside a church, leading to a confrontation with riot police. The incident has sparked public outcry and calls for justice.
- Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela
Riot police in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, used force against protesters demanding higher minimum wages. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions between authorities and citizens over economic conditions.