Thousands clash with police over anti-Islam film

Thousands of protesters angry at a US-made anti-Islam film clashed with police close to Islamabad’s diplomatic enclave in chaotic scenes that left at least 50 people injured.

Officers fired tear gas and live rounds as the demonstrators, many armed with wooden clubs, tried to reach the heavily-guarded enclave, home to most Western embassies, including the US, British and French missions.

The government called in the army to protect the area after protesters broke through a barrier of shipping containers set up by police to block a road leading to the enclave.