Dozens killed and injured in Egypt

Egypt faced a descent into chaos last night as violent clashes broke out across the country leaving at least 17 dead and dozens more injured,according to the Telegraph.

An army spokesman later said only blanks were used and there were a large number of injuries.

At least one body was filmed being carried away, and the “Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party” reported five dead.

As the day progressed, attack helicopters flew low over both pro- and anti-Morsi rallies in a show of strength. However, there was little security in front of some of the most sensitive areas, including Tahrir Square where anti-Morsi crowds continued to celebrate his downfall.

When it reached the October 6 bridge between Tahrir Square and the state television station,” Brotherhood leaders” ordered it to head to join up with the Rabaa al-Adawiya protest.

But a large group of younger protesters headed to Tahrir Square, throwing stones and there was the sound of shots being fired. One man was driven away with wounds to the face.

The interim president, chief justice Adly Mansour, also announced the dissolution of the Shura, or upper house of parliament, the last Islamist-dominated government institution.

In other parts of the country, police stations and government buildings came under attack from “Brotherhood” protesters. In the north Sinai town of El-Arish, two policemen were killed when the building they were guarding came under fire from men on a motorbike.

M.D