Russia police voilently clash with Roma

Riot police clashed with a group of Roma on Thursday in southern Russia after the authorities attempted to cut the gas supply to the village.

According to the authorities, the Roma tried to illegally connect their homes to the gas supply in the village of Plekhanovo, 200 kilometres (124 miles) south of Moscow.

The Roma who live in the village tried to block workers from cutting the gas. The conflict escalated in clashes and several Roma were detained by police.

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