Tensions boil over into violence as Trump fans clash with BLM protesters

Police were forced to intervene after a day of mostly peaceful protests in Washington DC became violent when Black Lives Matter and Antifa protesters crossed paths with Trump supporters on the main street leading to the White House.

Law enforcement officers blocked off streets in an effort to try and keep the two groups apart but were forced to protect a hotel where Trump fans were staying from anti-Trump activists.

The incident resulted in a stand-off which lasted nearly an hour and a separate incident resulted in stabbing which was perpetrated at Freedom Plaza.

A notable presence among the Trump supporters were the Proud Boys, a far-right group.

The day started of with tens of thousands of people descending on DC to voice their support for Donald Trump not conceding election defeat.

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