Russian police raid Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s offices, other properties

Russian police have raided the Moscow offices of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s group and searched several other properties connected to the opposition figure, including a flat where his wife was staying, one of his allies said.

The searches come after tens of thousands of Mr Navalny’s supporters took to the streets on Saturday to call on the Kremlin to release him from jail, where he is serving a 30-day stint for alleged parole violations that he denies.

Police had said the protests were…