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The protests started as a “noise demonstration and dance party" and seemed to intensify as the night continued. Videos emerged on social media that appeared to show city police clashing with protesters throughout city streets.
Protesters yelled and threw water bottles at police at the historic St. John's Church, which is near Black Lives Matter Plaza. Police made a string of arrests.
SEN. RAND PAUL THANKS DC COPS FOR SAVING HIM FROM 'CRAZED MOB' AFTER RNC
Tensions escalated at one intersection in the nation's capital when police arrived on bicycles to confront demonstrators.
At least one protester was seen grabbing an officer's bike while another held up a Black Lives Matter sign in the face of a member of law enforcement -- as the crowd advanced, according to a video. A brawl ensued between protesters and police, which saw punches thrown.
Protesters yelled and threw water bottles at police at the historic St. John's Church, which is near Black Lives Matter Plaza. Police made a string of arrests.
SEN. RAND PAUL THANKS DC COPS FOR SAVING HIM FROM 'CRAZED MOB' AFTER RNC
Tensions escalated at one intersection in the nation's capital when police arrived on bicycles to confront demonstrators.
At least one protester was seen grabbing an officer's bike while another held up a Black Lives Matter sign in the face of a member of law enforcement -- as the crowd advanced, according to a video. A brawl ensued between protesters and police, which saw punches thrown.
