Ukrainian far right activists detained at LGBT protest

Police in Ukraine used tear gas to disperse far-right activists attempting to disrupt an LGBT protest outside the presidential office in Kyiv.

The National Police Press Service said 12 people were detained.

Dozens of people had gathered to call on authorities to protect LGBT rights and support legislation that will combat intolerant discrimination against vulnerable groups.

But clashes broke out after around 200 far-right counter-protesters tried to interrupt the event, throwing bottles and shouting "shame".

Police guarding the protest used tear gas to try and disperse the far-right activists.

One man was seen being tended to by medics, while journalists washed tear gas out of their eyes with bottled water.

The LGBT protest had already been delayed due to the threat of far-right action.