Ukraine Police Pull Back from Protests

Following clashes earlier in the day

Security forces have pulled back from a protest camp around a central square in Ukraine's capital after clashes between police and pro-European Union demonstrators.

Scuffles between the two groups took place early Wednesday inside Kyiv's city hall, as police wielding batons tried to drive protesters out of the building.

Reports say the protesters fought back by spraying water from fire hoses at the security forces. Police buses were later reported to be leaving the area.

Hours earlier, security agents stormed a protest encampment in the square and ripped down a tent city erected by the demonstrators.