Police, protesters clash in Tunisia over death in police custody

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Tunisian police fired tear gas to disperse protestors on Saturday after a young man died inside a police station in Hammamet.

According to reports, the man was arrested on Friday following a scuffle between two local youth groups near the capital Tunis. 

Although there’s little clarity on what caused his death, demonstrators are blaming the security forces.

In a statement, the Interior Ministry said the man died after reaching the police station and officers were unable to revive him. 

An official investigation into the incident is currently underway.

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