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| Several arrests as pro-Trump protesters clash with counter rally in Berkeley, California (VIDEO) | Several arrests as pro-Trump protesters clash with counter rally in Berkeley, California (VIDEO) |
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| Clashes broke out between hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters at rallies in Berkley, California, as supporters and opponents of US President Donald Trump squared off at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. | Clashes broke out between hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters at rallies in Berkley, California, as supporters and opponents of US President Donald Trump squared off at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. |
| At least 200 people gathered at the park where supporters of President Trump were holding a “Patriots Day” rally, US media report.The Patriot’s Day rally was organized by a pro-Trump group, the Liberty Revival Alliance. | At least 200 people gathered at the park where supporters of President Trump were holding a “Patriots Day” rally, US media report.The Patriot’s Day rally was organized by a pro-Trump group, the Liberty Revival Alliance. |
| Among those taking part in the counter-demonstration were black-clad Antifa activists, while on the pro-Trump side were members of the Oath Keepers militia from Montana, as well as a group of bikers. | Among those taking part in the counter-demonstration were black-clad Antifa activists, while on the pro-Trump side were members of the Oath Keepers militia from Montana, as well as a group of bikers. |
| At around 10am, they were met by an equally-sized group of counter-demonstrators. At two different points, a loud bang could be heard followed by an outbreak of fist fights. Riot police moved quickly to separate the two groups arresting at least 14 people, according to CNN. | |
| Tear gas and pepper spray was used in the ruckus, as well as fireworks reportedly being thrown. | Tear gas and pepper spray was used in the ruckus, as well as fireworks reportedly being thrown. |
| Several people have been injured, Berkeley Police spokesman Byron White told CNN. | Several people have been injured, Berkeley Police spokesman Byron White told CNN. |
| At least one man was seen with a bloody face after coming face-to-face with Antifa activists. | At least one man was seen with a bloody face after coming face-to-face with Antifa activists. |
| Several officers were also reportedly assaulted and Berkeley police had to call for backup after being pelted with stones and bottles. | Several officers were also reportedly assaulted and Berkeley police had to call for backup after being pelted with stones and bottles. |
| Police had erected a light plastic barricade to separate the two groups, and went around collecting sticks, flag poles, and anything else that could be used as a weapon. | Police had erected a light plastic barricade to separate the two groups, and went around collecting sticks, flag poles, and anything else that could be used as a weapon. |
| This would not been the first time fighting has broken out between pro- and anti-Trump activists on the streets of Berkley. In February, rioting broke out at the UC Berkeley campus before a scheduled appearance by then-Breibart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos, which had to be cancelled after protesters threw rocks, broke windows and set fires outside the student union building. | This would not been the first time fighting has broken out between pro- and anti-Trump activists on the streets of Berkley. In February, rioting broke out at the UC Berkeley campus before a scheduled appearance by then-Breibart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos, which had to be cancelled after protesters threw rocks, broke windows and set fires outside the student union building. |