Indonesian police clash with students as thousands protest against government's jobs law

Police clashed with students in Padang, Indonesia on Wednesday (October 7) as thousands took to streets to protest against the government's jobs law.

Police clashed with students in Padang, Indonesia on Wednesday (October 7) as thousands took to streets to protest against the government's jobs law.

Footage shows students hurling projectiles at police forces, who used water cannons and tear gas.

Additional footage shows protesters outside West Sumatra Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) building as police forces block the entrance.