Clashes erupt over cash in banks in Libya’s Al-Khoms city

Clashes broke out Thursday morning over the arrival of cash in Sahari Bank in Al-Khums city center.
The clashes erupted between central security and anti-crime forces from one side and gunmen and ordinary residents on the other.
According to Libyan local media, one person from the central security force was injured.
No more details were given.
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