Arrest warrants out for Turkish agents following violence in Washington

US police have issued arrest warrants for a dozen Turkish security agents and two others accused of taking part in a violent altercation with protesters on May 16 as Turkey's president visited Washington.

Arrest warrants out for Turkish agents following violence in Washington
Thu, 15 Jun, 2017 - 19:36

US police have issued arrest warrants for a dozen Turkish security agents and two others accused of taking part in a violent altercation with protesters on May 16 as Turkey's president visited Washington.

District police chief Peter Newsham said nine agents, three Turkish police officers and two Canadians are being sought. He also said two arrests had been made on Wednesday.

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