PORTLAND (US) – Protesters in Portland hurled fire bombs at police on Saturday night and at least one person was injured, police said. The protest was aimed as it marked the 100th day of demonstrations in the Oregon city with regard to racial injustice and police brutality.
Police described what they called “tumultuous and violent conduct” by protesters on the city’s Southeast Stark Street.
While re-tweeting a video posted by a New York Times reporter showing fire bombs being hurled at and a protester, who was ablaze, he said, “Fire bombs were thrown at officers, injuring at least one community member.”
Police said they made arrests but did not give a number as to how many were taken under arrest.
“There were hundreds at the beginning (of Saturday night’s demonstrations). Arrests have been made, yes”, police told in a statement.
Anti-racism protesters expressed their anguish in Louisville before the Kentucky Derby horse race, while tear gas was used upon them to disperse protesters.
