Police fire tear gas on World Cup protesters

Protesters and Brazilian police yesterday clashed in Sao Paulo, just hours before the first World Cup match was played in the city.

Over 300 demonstrators gathered along a main road leading to the stadium. Some in the crowd tried to block traffic, but police repeatedly pushed them back, firing canisters of tear gas and using stun grenades.

A few protesters suffered injuries after being hit by rubber bullets, while others were seen choking after inhaling tear gas.