Protesters gathered around Plaza Baquedano in Santiago on Friday for a series of new anti-police brutality and anti-government rallies.

Protesters clashed sporadically with police forces who tried to disperse the crowd using tear gas and water cannons.

Demonstrators stood against the alleged actions of the Santiago police after a young man was seriously injured after falling into the Mapocho River last Friday.

The man was allegedly pushed by a police officer who was attempting to arrest him.