Serbian Police Detain 71 After 4th Night of Virus Protests

Serbian Police Detain 71 After 4th Night of Virus Protests
Protesters clash with riot police on the steps of the Serbian parliament during a protest in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 10 2020. Darko Vojinovic/AP Photo
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BELGRADE, Serbia—Serbian police detained 71 people after clashes during the fourth night of protests against the Serbian president that were initially sparked by his plans to reintroduce a coronavirus lockdown.

Fourteen policemen were injured in the rioting on July 10, when hundreds of demonstrators tried to storm the parliament building in downtown Belgrade, police director Vladimir Rebic said. Many demonstrators and several reporters were also injured in the protests.