Protests escalate in New York: Protests escalate – police arrest demonstrators

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon to protest against Donald Trump. While the rally was initially peaceful, the situation escalated in the early evening hours. The demonstrators raged and set fire to garbage cans, blocked roads and threw eggs or rubbish around.

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There were also several violent clashes between police and demonstrators. While the police spoke of 20 arrested at the beginning, this number changed to over 60 in the course of the evening. «We appreciate and appreciate the importance of freedom of expression. Our top priority is safety.“New York Police Department later announced.

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