Riots Erupt in Seattle, Leading to Injuries of Approximately 60 Police Officers

Riots have occurred in Seattle, USA, resulting in injuries to about 60 police officers, with 47 participants in the clashes arrested. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing local police.

Yesterday, there were reports of 45 arrests and 21 injured officers. The police have labeled the events occurring in the city as a rebellion.

Protesters threw rocks, bottles, and wooden objects at officers. An investigation is underway in connection with these events.

Yesterday, protesters set fire to materials for a center being constructed for juvenile offenders and attempted to blow up the walls of a police station.

Previously, in June, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Seattle protesters as domestic terrorists. Following the death of African American George Floyd due to police violence, mass protests erupted, with activists occupying several neighborhoods in the central part of the city and declaring the area an autonomous zone.