Migrant protests in Lesbos spiral out of control

Riot police were deployed on the island of Lesbos as desperate migrants called for better conditions and permission to travel to mainland Europe.

Violence broke out when 200 members of the Patriotic Movement attacked migrants with stones, glass bottles and fireworks, leaving 12 injured.

A short time later left-wing campaigners rushed to the aid of migrants. As the various groups clashed, riot police deployed tear gas.