Riots break out as crowds target food supply trucks

RIOTS broke out in the centre of Haiti’s capital last night as government trucks carrying rice were attacked by crowds.

Shots fired by police failed to deter hungry and desperate crowds as they scrambled to grab food bags and fought each other over the supplies.

Up to 10 government trucks with rice bags openly sitting in loads were targeted in Petionville outside Hotel Kinam by crazed Haitins, many who were getting ready to bed down for the night in the local square.