Coptic protesters clashed this evening with military and police forces in the Maspiro area of Cairo. We bring you live updates of events as they happen. 8:27 pm: A group of protesters starts marching towards Tahrir Square from the direction of Maspiro. Tear gas is fired in an attempt to disperse protesters. 8:25 pm: Al-Jazeera TV reports that solidarity protests are underway in four other governorates, including Alexandria. 8:22 pm: Al-Jazeera TV cites a military source saying that he anticipates more causalities within the army. So far, two soldiers were reportedly killed, 30 injured. 8:20 pm: Coptic protesters cleared from outside Maspiro building. A group of what appear to be protesters is seen standing next to a group of Central Security Forces officers, chanting "Allahu Akbar!" – meaning "God is Great!" 8:18 pm: Police fire tear gas to disperse Coptic protesters in Abdel Monim Riyadh area. 8:16 pm: Prime Minister Essam Sharaf holds direct talks with military and security officials to “contain the situation”. 8:09 pm: Al-Hurra TV says military police have stormed their Cairo office searching for Coptic protesters.