Protesters were blocked by law enforcement as they tried to make their way to the Portland Police Association, the scene of previous unrest.
Portland police blocked and advanced on demonstrators they said were throwing missiles during unrest in the north of the city that has been riven by protests for more than two months. On Friday night, protesters had blocked off traffic on North Ainsworth Street, prompting police to instruct them to leave immediately or face arrest, Portland Police said in a statement. After they found out that around 400 people would be heading to the Portland Police Association building, which had been the scene of previous violent demonstrations, officers positioned themselves to block the marchers. Get your unlimited Newsweek trial > Officers said that protesters threw paint balls and projectiles and unlawful assembly was declared.
