Chicago DNC protesters breach security fence near where Bidens set to appear

Aug. 19 (UPI) — As the Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago on Monday, police already have arrested several demonstrators, including some who breached a security fence.

Protesters broke through the barricades on the north side of the United Center on Monday afternoon. On Sunday, a man and woman were arrested during a protest march.

Four people were arrested on Monday, ABC reported.

Chicago police officers in riot gear were called to handle the situation as Capitol Police wearing gas masks were in the area, WLS-TV reported. They formed a barricade to block the breached fence and pulled protesters from the fencing inside the secured area.

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Source: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/08/19/Democratic-National-Convention-protest-arrested-Chicago-police/1171724084915/


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