Thousands of people in Serbia have set up street blockades, demanding the release of anti-government demonstrators arrested during clashes with police

Thousands of protesters blocked major streets in the capital Belgrade and other cities, one night after a massive rally and clashes with police resulted in a "large" number of arrests.

Serbia’s president on Sunday announced more arrests of anti-government protesters, after clashes with police at a massive rally demanding an early parliamentary election. Dozens have already been detained.