‘F**k you, bit**’: Anti-Israel protests erupts into violence outside the DNC Headquarters in DC – sparking police to make dozens of arrests as activists try to storm the building
- 150 activists tried to storm the Democratic National Committee headquarters during protests on Wednesday evening
- Protesters had gathered to demand a ceasefire in Israel’s Gaza conflict
- Police have already made arrests and are calling on the public to avoid the area
A pro-Palestinian protest outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington DC has turned violent.
Police have already made several arrests after 150 activists ‘violently’ tried to storm the building on Wednesday evening.
Hundreds of protesters gathered to call for a ceasefire in Israel’s Gaza conflict, but clashes soon broke out between protesters and DC Metro police.
Shocking images from the scene show a wave of protesters flowing towards the DNC building, held back by officers in high-vis vests.
U.S. Capitol Police are urging the public to avoid the area amid the chaos.
An anti-Israel protest has turned violent after about 150 activists tried to storm the DNC headquarters in Washington DC.
US Capitol Police revealed they have already made several arrests as they urged the public to avoid the area
A statement said: ‘Right now, our officers are working to stop approximately 150 people who are illegally and violently protesting in the area of Canal Street and Ivy Street, SE.
‘Officers are making arrests. All members have been evacuated from the area. Please stay away.’
Video taken around 8:30 p.m. shows protesters clashing with police as they struggle to stop them.
A woman is seen repeatedly shouting: ‘F*** you b****’ at an officer trying to order her back.
In the background a protester dressed in black can be seen being led away with his hands behind his back.
Another dramatic clip shows a screaming protester being dragged from the scene.