Scores arrested at Republican Convention as anti-war protest turns violent

Demonstrations near the Republican National Convention site turned violent as protesters harassed delegates, smashed windows, slashed car tyres and hurled bottles.

Scores arrested at Republican Convention as anti-war protest turns violent
Tue, 02 Sep, 2008 - 08:09

Demonstrations near the Republican National Convention site turned violent as protesters harassed delegates, smashed windows, slashed car tyres and hurled bottles.

Police using pepper spray arrested more than 250 people.

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