During the protests in one of the cities in the US have been wounded 17 officers
KIEV. August 16. UNN. In the city of Chicago (Illinois) were violent protests that led to numerous arrests of citizens and injuring 17 officers. It is reported by UNN citing CNN.
“The peaceful protest that took place on Saturday against the brutal police led to numerous arrests and injuries to police officers. About 200 people gathered to protest against the brutal police, ” reads the news.
It is noted that some protesters had changed and caused the skateboard, bottles and other tools injury police.
“Seventeen officers were injured, and two people were assisted still at the scene,” reports media.
It is also reported that the officers were protected and used pepper spray.
Recall that mass protests and riots began in many cities in the US in late may after the death of the African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis (Minnesota). Police used during his arrest a rear naked choke. All four police officers involved in the operation were released, they were charged with. To restore order in local law enforcement agencies joined the national guard of the United States, approximately 40 cities, including Washington and new York, impose a curfew.
As reported UNN, the Ukrainian Embassy in the USA monitors the progress of the situation in the country amid mass protests and informed the Ukrainian citizens on the necessary measures that need to use them security in case of protests.