Protesters attempted to tear down barricades as they chanted their support for those on trial.
Security forces used tear gas and water cannons against the massed protesters.
After the clashes, officials announced that the trial will be delayed, with no reschedule date yet given.
Two hundred and seventy-five are on trial for their alleged roles in plotting a supposed coup, almost all of them are military personnel.
The government's prosecutors are seeking life in prison for sixty-four of the defendants.
As no coup was attempted, the government's accusations are based on what they say is evidence of a conspiracy.
Many Turks believe that the accusations are an attempt by the government to limit the power of the military.
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