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Arrests Made During Protest Near Portland Police Precinct

Portland police arrested several people during a protest near the city’s East Precinct on the night of August 5-6.

Police declared the protest a riot after “serious ongoing criminal behavior,” including starting a fire and damaging the glass doors of the precinct building.

August 5-6 marked the 70th night of anti-racism protest in Portland, according to local media.

This video shows police officers detaining a person on the ground as protesters gather around questioning them. Credit: @R3volutionDaddy via Storyful