Video shows rare protests in China over beating of schoolgirl by three teenagers

Large crowds gather in city of Jiangyou in Sichuan province after case causes outrage online

A large protest erupted in the south-western Chinese city of Jiangyou, videos on social media have shown, after the beating of a young girl by three other teenagers caused public outrage.

Protests are rare in China, where opposition to the ruling Communist party and anything seen as a threat to civil order is swiftly quashed.