Violent clashes between protesters and police happened inWashington, D.C Thursday night after the end of the Republican National Convention (RNC).
Authorities said the protests started as a “noise demonstration and dance party" and seemed to intensify as the night continued. Videos emerged on social media that appeared to show city police clashing with protesters throughout city streets.
Witnesses saw protesters yell and throw water bottles at police at the historic St. John's Church, which is near Black Lives Matter Plaza. Police made a string of arrests.
At one intersection in the nation's capital, tensions escalated when police arrived on bicycles to confront demonstrators.
Police said at least one protester was seen grabbing an officer's bike while another held up a Black Lives Matter sign in the face of a member of law enforcement -- as the crowd advanced, according to a video. A brawl ensued between protesters and police, which saw punches thrown.
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