OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A protest that began peacefully in California ended with multiple fires set, several cars damaged and numerous windows shattered. The protest against police brutality in Oakland began calmly Friday night, news outlets reported. A subsequent march drew around 300 people with some setting fires and breaking windows. People in the crowd threw bottles and other objects at officers during the march, Oakland police said in a statement. The statement said protesters dragged barriers into the road to block and delay responding officers.

Source: Egypt Independent April 17, 2021 11:37 UTC