Istanbul: At least 100 injured as police clash with protesters at Gezi Park

Hundreds of people have gathered in the street next to Taksim Gezi Park on Friday, as bulldozers reportedly move into the green space to begin the demolition.

The protest has been ongoing since the beginning of the work in defence of what is, according to protesters, the only remaining open public space in central Istanbul.

Police have used pepper spray, tear gas and water cannons, as well as setting fire to tents, to disperse the protesters over the last four days. (NewsPoint)