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Teargas smoke engulfed the main entrance of the Narok High court as dramatic scenes unfolded on Tuesday as angry Majimoto residents, from Narok South stormed the Law courts and clashed with police and prison warders in an attempt to free a murder suspect from custody. Gunshots and tear gas filled the air while protesters hurled stones at security officers, bringing court operations to a standstill during the violent confrontation. [Standard, George Sayagie]
Tension gripped the High Court in Narok yesterday after angry residents from the Majimoto area clashed with police officers and prison warders in a dramatic attempt to free a murder suspect from custody.
The confrontation, which lasted more than 20 minutes, saw security officers fire gunshots and lob tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd.
In return, the protesters hurled stones within the court precincts, disrupting operations at the normally calm judicial facility.
