BEIRUT, Jumada Al-Awwal 12, 1432, April 16, 2011, SPA -- Syria's state-run news agency "SANA" says a policeman died after being beaten by protesters during a demonstration in a central city. SANA said Saturday the 32-year-old policeman was beaten with sticks and stones on his chest and head during a protest in Homs following Friday prayers that witnessed rioting and attacks on security forces. --SPA 13:51 LOCAL TIME 10:51 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/883853