Riots in Baltimore: curfew imposed (video)
At least 15 policemen have been injured in clashes with protesters.
Mass riots have overwhelmed Baltimore, USA. The protests began after the funeral of Freddie Gray, 25. The young man died of the injuries received during his arrest by the police. Gray started running away from policemen who managed to catch him, the police say. He was resisting the police and had to be chained in the police car. An investigation is in process now.
15 policemen were injured in the clashes, BBC reports. Young people threw stones and bottles at them. 27 people were detained. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has imposed a curfew and used the National Guard to establish order in Baltimore. The curfew will be lifted in a week.
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