Valin Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 CBS News Last Updated Jul 1, 2018 12:29 AM EDT PORTLAND, Ore. -- Two opposing protest groups -- Patriot Prayer and antifa -- clashed in downtown Portland Saturday, CBS Portland affiliate KOIN reports. Portland police said failure to leave the area could leave to arrests, calling the demonstration a riot. More than 100 members of Patriot Prayer group gathered at Terry Schrunk Plaza for a "freedom rally," while more than 100 counter protesters with an antifa group gathered across the street at Chapman Square for rallies before a march. Police revoked Patriot Prayer's permit for the rally after the two groups began to clash. People were lighting firecrackers and smoke bombs in the crowd while police used flash bangs in an effort to disperse the clashing protesters. Police tweeted Saturday night they used "aerial distractions" and not tear gas. (Snip) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Valin Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 @PortlandPolice Officers have made probable cause arrests in today's demonstration around Terry Schrunk Plaza and Chapman Square. Ofcs are also seizing weapons. 4:13 PM - 30 Jun 2018 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Next time there may very well be more deadly items brought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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