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More than 80 arrested as riot police break up St. Louis protest over officer's acquittal
Source: Reuters
#U.S.SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 / 6:05 AM / UPDATED 4 HOURS AGO
More than 80 arrested as riot police break up St. Louis protest over officer's acquittal
Valerie Volcovici, Kenny Bahr
4 MIN READ
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - More than 80 people were arrested on Sunday night as protests in St Louis over the acquittal of a white policeman who had shot a black man turned violent for a third night running.
Police in riot gear used pepper spray and arrested the demonstrators who had defied orders to disperse following a larger, peaceful protest.
After nightfall, a small group remained and the scene turned to one of disorder, following the pattern of Friday and Saturday. Protesters smashed windows and attempted to block a ramp to an interstate highway, police and witnesses said.
Officers tackled some protesters who defied police orders and used pepper spray before starting the mass arrests.
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More than 80 arrested as riot police break up St. Louis protest over officer's acquittal
Valerie Volcovici, Kenny Bahr
4 MIN READ
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - More than 80 people were arrested on Sunday night as protests in St Louis over the acquittal of a white policeman who had shot a black man turned violent for a third night running.
Police in riot gear used pepper spray and arrested the demonstrators who had defied orders to disperse following a larger, peaceful protest.
After nightfall, a small group remained and the scene turned to one of disorder, following the pattern of Friday and Saturday. Protesters smashed windows and attempted to block a ramp to an interstate highway, police and witnesses said.
Officers tackled some protesters who defied police orders and used pepper spray before starting the mass arrests.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-missouri-crime/more-than-80-arrested-as-riot-police-break-up-st-louis-protest-over-officers-acquittal-idUSKCN1BQ161
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