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Protesters attack Egyptian presidential palace; 15 arrested

CAIRO, April 27 (UPI) -- A group of masked assailants attacked the presidential palace in Cairo with Molotov cocktails and rocks, and police arrested 15 people, officials said.

The incident happened Friday night when several masked suspects set a police vehicle ablaze near the presidential palace, Ahram Online reported.

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Dozens of assailants then threw Molotov cocktails and rocks at the entrances to the palace and security forces.

Security forces dispersed the crowd using teargas.

Local media reported the assailants were members of the Black Bloc and Revolutionary Ultras groups.

Police arrested 15 people at the scene.

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