About 100 government supporters burst into Venezuela's opposition-controlled National Assembly, where they beat up several lawmakers.
Lawmakers who oppose President Nicolás Maduro were beaten and bloodied in the halls of congress as pro-government mob stormed the building, apparently facing little or no resistance from security guards.
IMAGE: Injured opposition members left the building with bloodied heads
The attack left at least 15 people injured, according to opposition leaders, including one lawmaker who was rushed to the hospital with broken ribs and a head wound.
Witnesses said the confrontation came after an assembly session to mark the country's Independence Day.
Military police guarding the site stood by as intruders brandishing sticks and pipes broke through the gate, AFP news agency said.
The government has vowed to investigate.
"I will not be complicit in acts of violence," said President Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuela National Assembly Breach: How Maduro supporters beat opposition lawmakers
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