Feds Claim to Have Been Assaulted After DTLA Protest

The Los Angeles Police Department is expected Sunday to announce the number of people arrested after protesters threw chunks of concrete at federal officers in downtown Los Angeles after thousands gathered nearby for a “No Kings” day demonstration.

At least two people suspected of assaulting officers Saturday were arrested, federal officials told CBS2. They also told the station at least two officers were hit by concrete chunks and required medical care.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s incident commander declared a citywide tactical alert around 5:10 p.m. Saturday after a group of demonstrators started kicking a fence in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center at Alameda and Temple streets. Demonstrators were ordered to leave the area…

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