On Sunday, September 10, 2017, seven people were arrested during multiple protests and a permitted march held in Downtown Portland.
Check out these police reports as things escalated:
Protesters are arriving in Downtown. Ofcs are finding things that can be used as weapons: poles, sharpened sticks, gloves w/ metal knuckles.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
Protesters are actively resisting ofcs' commands. Protesters must proceed to respective designated areas or are subject to arrest.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
Projectiles being thrown at officers in waterfront park near demonstration zones.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
Smoke bombs are being thrown at officers in waterfront park.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
Antifa is throwing irritant smoke and projectiles at police.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
Police advising the crowd it has become violent and criminal in nature. If you are a peaceful protester, leave now or be subject to arrest.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
Protesters are loading slingshots. One officer injured; fire medics responding.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
Second officer injured after being struck in face with projectile from protester.— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 10, 2017
The arrested appeared to be Antifa and they showed up to confront the very curious pro-Trump "Patriot Prayer" group which had a permit to protest.
-RW
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