Man arrested after allegedly attacking Salt Lake City protesters

One person was arrested Thursday after he was allegedly involved in a confrontation with multiple people during the Salt Lake City protests denouncing ICE raids that police said was mostly peaceful.

Hours after the protest began, Salt Lake City police officers saw a fight break out near 400 South State Street at around 9 p.m. According to court documents, Lander Gomez, 22, was recorded by a witness and police drone ripping an American Flag out of someone’s hands while others assaulted the victim.

Police officers also witnessed Gomez allegedly punching a second victim in the face. The victim told police that he was assaulted by someone who attempted to take his hat off his head…

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