Declared illegal assembly as Trump supporters, counter-protesters clash in San Diego

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Followers of President TrumpDonald Trump Kim says North Korean efforts will focus on bringing the US to its knees. Pelosi urges Democrats to prepare to return to DC this week amid impeachment calls Ken Klippenstein: ‘Ideological’ blind spot kept law enforcement from responding urgently to Capitol riots MORE and counter-protesters clashed during what San Diego authorities ultimately declared an illegal meeting on Saturday.

Trump supporters faced a small group of people wearing black and carrying a flag with Antifa symbols on it, local television station KSWB reported.

Police sent agents in riot gear to the Pacific Beach boardwalk to quell the unrest. Videos of the scene show members of both groups pushing and yelling at each other and a person in black clothing spraying a chemical irritant on another person. Several people are also seen throwing bottles or other items during the melee.

San Diego Police said officers had been hit with bottles and other items such as eggs and stones were also thrown.

Last Wednesday, pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington, DC when a joint session of Congress convened to certify Joe BidenJoe BidenKim says North Korean efforts will focus on bringing the US to its knees. Amazon Suspends Parler From Web Hosting Service Pelosi Urges Democrats To Prepare To Return To DC This Week Amid Impeachment Calls MOREElectoral College victory in the 2020 presidential election.

Some Trump supporters have blamed Antifa for the violence in the Capitol, a claim that federal law enforcement officers were shot late last week.

Several Trump supporters were arrested last weekend in connection with Wednesday’s riots.

San Diego police have not announced any arrests as a result of Saturday’s clash.

“We will continue to monitor both groups to help facilitate peaceful protests. However, we will not tolerate acts of violence,” the department said in a statement. “When rocks, bottles, pepper spray and other items are thrown or used on our officers, actions will be taken against those who commit violent acts.”

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