Police arrest a man after several protesters breached a security fence near the United Center during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)
On Monday, there were clashes between protesters and police for the second day in a row outside the Democratic Party Convention in Chicago, resulting in 13 arrests, according to police.
The charges against those arrested ranged from trespassing to resisting arrest, obstruction of justice and aggravated assault against police officers, Chicago Police Commissioner Larry Snelling said at a press conference.
Some of those arrested breached a fence near the United Center on Monday night, Snelling said. Police officers responding to the breach were struck by objects and sprayed with pepper spray, he said, but added that there were “no major injuries.”
“Our officers showed great restraint,” Snelling said.
Police in riot gear detain a demonstrator during a protest outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Marco Bello/Reuters)
Police arrest a pro-Palestinian activist during a demonstration outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Mathew Hatcher/AFP via Getty Images)
Police arrest a protester outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Seth Herald/Reuters)
On Sunday, two people were arrested ahead of the four-day congress.
There are expected to be demonstrations every day and crowds will be even larger than those seen during the protests outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last month.
Most of the demonstrators are protesting the war in Gaza. Organizers expect up to 20,000 participants. Other activist groups outside the DNC are demonstrating to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights, calling for racial equality, and raising awareness about climate change.
Police in riot gear monitor a demonstration and guard the grounds of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)
A protester attempts to break through a fence surrounding the United Center during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Alex Brandon/AP)
Police arrest a protester outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Frank Franklin II/AP)
Police arrest a protester outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Alex Brandon/AP)
Police attempt to clear a park near the United Center in Chicago on Monday. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Police replace a section of fence that was torn down by protesters outside the United Center in Chicago on Monday. (Frank Franklin II/AP)
A protester confronts police during a demonstration outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Frank Franklin II/AP)
A person’s feet dangle as he sits on a fence in front of riot police outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Marco Bello/Reuters)
