Man with painted face and ‘horns’ hat taken into custody after US Capitol mayhem

Supporters of Donald Trump are confronted by US Capitol Police (AP)

An Arizona man who was allegedly photographed wearing a costume with a painted face and a fur hat topped by horns during last week’s mayhem at the US Capitol building has been taken into custody, officials said.

Jacob Anthony Chansley, more commonly known as Jake Angeli, had become a staple in his costume at rallies in favour of Donald Trump protests across the country.