Portland Police Clear Protesters From Downtown Parks - Statement

Portland Police Clear Protesters From Downtown Parks - Statement

Police in the US city of Portland said in a statement on Thursday that they have cleared protesters from downtown parks after multiple flare-ups of violence that marred the anti-racism movement

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 16th July, 2020) Police in the US city of Portland said in a statement on Thursday that they have cleared protesters from downtown parks after multiple flare-ups of violence that marred the anti-racism movement.

"Everyone has left Chapman Square Park and Lownsdale Square Park. The parks remain closed until a later date," the police tweeted.

There were no reports of violence during the operation. The police gave everyone, including journalists, a 10-minute warning to vacate the area or be "subject to arrest or use of force."