Sooner or differently to prevent injuries. But i think our police did the best they could under very difficult circumstances. If theyve went in more aggressively could have provoked a violent response. Reporter protestors didnt have a permit but did have weapons, 2 x 4s with nails in it, baseball bats. Knives. Here is what police confiscated. Not the last time we are going to see large protests or, or, social unrest in our community. I think we are learning. Benjamin lynch calling for charges to be dropped against antiPresident Trump protesters who he says did not instigate the violence. We were there to defend ourselves, our movement and city. From this kind of racist violence. Charges for those arrested on both sides of political aisle range from battery to assault with a deadly weapon. In berkeley, melanie woodrow, abc 7 news. Now you can watch more video of all of the confiscated weapons by downloading the news app, and Photo Gallery from the weekend rally. Your days of speeding th
Could under difficult circumstances. The mayor of berkeley tonight addresses complaints the city did not act fast enough after violence erupted at duelling President Trump rallies this weekend. Good evening, im dan ashley. Im ama dates. Saturday rallies resulted in 10 arrests. Abc 7 news reporter, spoke with berkeleys may your who says there is a Reason Police did not act faster. Live tonight with the story. Melanie . Reporter dan, ama, city officials are working to balance freedom of speech with safety. The mayor commend the Police Department and believes that had officers intervened in some other way that the violence would have escalated. Head wounds. Me clocked me with the flag in the head. Reporter pepper spray to the eyes. Blink. Reporter violent protests as opposing political groups clashed in berkeley. We are fryitrying to be peac. Berkeley police made ten arrests from sky 7 you could see Police Chasing one protester. Though some question whether police could have intervened so