Beirut protests turn violent as economic crisis engulfs Lebanon – By Sky News Newsroom (Sky News) / Dec 15 2019
Snatch squads beat and detain demonstrators after being pelted with stones and firecrackers in cat-and-mouse clashes.
Dozens of people have been injured in running battles between security forces and anti-government protesters in Lebanon.
Riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas after being pelted with stones and firecrackers by demonstrators on the streets of the capital Beirut.
Snatch squads beat and detained protesters as the two sides engaged in cat-and-mouse clashes.
The violent unrest was the worst seen since demonstrations began two months ago, amid public fury at the economic crisis engulfing the country.
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