There are axes and crowbars, dozens of sticks and makeshift clubs, canisters of mace, knives, hammers, batons and even a set of brass knuckles. Fourteen people were arrested over the course of several hours, two of them on charges of carrying a concealed weapon. There were lots of bricks, which police said protesters were lobbing at officers from a plaza near the main rally. Another collection of weapons seized today. pic.twitter.com/tdMmMSM2Wp — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 5, 2017While some protesters were ostensibly prepared to fight, others came ready to defend themselves.

Source: National Post June 05, 2017 13:41 UTC