Brazil's da Silva in police custody

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in police custody after a tense showdown with supporters who tried to block him leaving a union building.

Da Silva left an exit of a metal workers union surrounded by several bodyguards who pushed back supporters trying to keep him from leaving. Getting beyond them, da Silva entered a police vehicle in a convoy of cars. He was being taken to a police station in Sao Paulo. From there, he'll be transferred to the city of Curitiba in the neighboring state.

Earlier Saturday, supporters did not let da Silva leave in a vehicle. They blocked the gate.

Da Silva has been convicted with corruption and sentenced to 12 years and one month.