1 dead, police disperse Istanbul May Day protesters with tear gas, water cannon
One man has been killed as protesters in Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, tried to reach Taksim Square. Police used tear gas and water cannon against the demonstrators. The man died after being hit by a water cannon vehicle as he tried to reach the square.
A massive police presence was out in force in the city to prevent protesters from reaching the Taksim Square, which was off limits to members of the public. However, 57-year-old Nail Mavus was run over as he was trying to reach the square, according to Haberturk, as cited by Hurriyet.
INC News, 01/05/2016 - source: ©RT News
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