Egypt Police Fire On Tahrir Square Protesters

At least one person has been killed after Egyptian riot police clashed with protesters trying to take control of Cairo's Tahrir Square.

The protester was shot dead after both the police and civilians, supporting the military, opened fire on Muslim Brotherhood supporters.

Troops sealed off Tahrir Square with tanks and barbed wire, diverting traffic from the central plaza as thousands of Mohamed Morsi supporters marched towards it.

Protesters eventually surrounded police and army troops guarding the square, initially prompting forces to fire volleys of tear gas.

Muslim Brotherhood supporters in Cairo's Rabaa al Adawiya Square

Reuters reported that an Egyptian army vehicle had later fired live rounds in the direction of Muslim Brotherhood supporters.

Civilians also clashed with pro-Morsi supporters - firing guns and throwing rocks. There were outbreaks of violence across the city.

Medical sources said one person had died from a gunshot wound, though it was unclear how he had been shot.

Across the country, similar clashes broke out. Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is escalating protests to coincide with commemorations of Egypt's October 6 opening strike in the 1973 war with Israel.

Protesters chanted: "Down down with the murderer!", referring to Army Chief General Abdel-Fatah el Sissi, who forced Mr Morsi out of power.

Mr Morsi - leader of the Muslim Brotherhood - was ousted after millions took to the streets in the summer demanding he step down.

Earlier in the day, at least two Egyptian soldiers were killed in an attack by suspected militants on an army convoy east of Cairo.

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