Libya protesters stand firm after 'Gaddafi gone' rumour circulates

Libya was in chaos tonight with anti-government protesters fiercely refusing to be cowed by threats amid swirling rumours that leader Muammar Gaddafi had fled the country.

Only hours after one of Gaddafi’s sons went on national television to warn that the regime would fight “to the last bullet”, fresh demonstrations were planned for the capital Tripoli.