Clashes between right-wing demonstrations and antifa turn into civil disturbance in Portland
Antifa,Protests,Free Speech,Andy Ngo
Clashes between rallies by several right-wing and anti-facist groups in downtown Portland led to at least three arrests, police said. At least three right-wing groups, including the Proud Boys and the #HimToo group, and an antifa protesters held rallies or demonstrations, CBS Portland affiliate KOIN reports.
In a statement on Saturday, Portland police said three people were arrested on assault and harassment charges.
Portland police also tweeted there were reports that some of the milkshakes thrown by protesters included quick-drying cement. At least one arrest was related to the milkshakes, according to KOIN.
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