Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown and defy government threat to open fire

Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan burn bushes to reduce the impact of tear gas shells fired by police officers in Pakistan (Maaz Awan/AP)

Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan on Tuesday broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital Islamabad, battled police and ignored a government threat to respond with gunfire.

Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person died in violent clashes.