So, the demonstrations turn violent the moment the Police starts using force in order to enforce their verbal commands.
I do not believe that any Executive body, especially under arms, may have in a Republic Judicial powers over Constitutional Rights. They should have to explain themselves before any orders or use of force to a Judge and have received written orders.
Therefore, as part of the IRA provos, I support the right of defense by the people.
If you attack the riot police, you cannot use their tactics. One guy jumps at them the moment they are countered by a group of demonstrators, breaking their momentum. He only hits the shield. Instead, the knee and legs must be targeted to bring the Attacker down.
The shields are short and even having leg guards, those are less armored then the shield. Kick their legs and wear at least soccer protection. Try to step into their legs and push them over your foot. Break their balance by push and pulling to throw them onto the ground and retreat.
Roll on the floor in order to get up and start running. That is done by achieving a sprinter start position as learned in school. Then rush forward into the crowed to be mixing with the crowed.
The closer the less the bats work. A bat needs a minimum range to be effective. As soon as being close kick the legs and hugg, as in a Boxing clinch, the attacker pulling him as close as possible. As soon as releasing run off.
Their rush tactics fail, the more retake the space they leave open when retreating to regroup.
Teach them about Europe and the status of Enforced Authority, please. Stay Save.