The brawl took place amid massive protests demanding the release of Istanbul’s mayor from police custody
Supporters of detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu have attempted to break through a security barrier erected by police inside a courthouse on Sunday.
Lawmakers from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) scuffled with officers and dismantled a barricade in the lobby.
Imamoglu was earlier taken to the courthouse, where the judge is expected to rule on the prosecution’s request to arrest him on corruption and terrorism charges.
The CHP has called on people to defy a ban on rallies in Istanbul and take to the streets. Large demonstrations took place in Istanbul, Ankara, and other major cities on Saturday. In some instances, people used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowds.
Around 320 people were detained on Friday in connection to the protests in different cities. According to the news channel NTV, 56 people have been…
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