Six Capitol Police officers injured due to 'illegal' pro-Palestine protest: report

At least six officers have been injured due to an "illegal" protest outside of the Democratic National Committee's headquarters, the Capitol Police announced on Wednesday.

The Capitol Police first reported that their officers were "working to keep back 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 from the area," the team said.

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After a short time, the police reported that the "large group of illegal protesters near Canal Street and Ivy Street, SE, have cleared out, but USCP officers will stay on scene out of an abundance of caution."

They later added about the pro-Palestine protest:

"Tonight 6 officers were treated for injuries – ranging from minor cuts to being pepper sprayed to being punched," the group posted on social media. "One person has been arrested for assault on an officer. We appreciate our officers who kept these illegal & violent protesters back & protected everyone in the area."