Protesters break through mesh fencing at DNC perimeter - Reuters TV


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  • Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024

Riot police officers scuffle with demonstrators during the rally "March on the DNC" on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 19, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Dozens of protesters broke through part of the perimeter security fence surrounding the Democratic National Convention on Monday, drawing riot police to the site, a Reuters Television witness said.

"Law enforcement personnel are currently on-scene and more information will be provided when available," said a Chicago city spokesperson.

(Reporting by Julio-Cesar Chavez and Trevor Hunnicut; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Howard Goller)

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