Proud Boys Portland rally largely peaceful but clashes downtown

FILE PHOTO: A flag used by groups like Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer is seen on the sidewalk following clashes in Portland, Oregon, U.S., August 22, 2020. REUTERS/Maranie Staab/File Photo

PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) - Hundreds of supporters of the right-wing Proud Boys group rallied in Portland, Oregon on Saturday in a largely peaceful event but police and left-wing protesters later clashed in the city's downtown.

The Proud Boys rally in a north Portland park ended after a few hours of speeches and chants, many against anti-fascists and Black Lives Matter groups which held a counter-protest two miles to the south.