Baltimore Protests: Several Arrested Overnight, Police Said

BALTIMORE, MD — Multiple people were arrested after damaging businesses overnight in Baltimore, police said. The arrests came after hours of peaceful protests in the city Saturday took a turn after nightfall.

Demonstrations began around 3 p.m., with drivers, cyclists and pedestrians carrying signs that said things like "Black lives matter" and chanting: "No justice, no peace," in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Around 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Baltimore Mayor Jack Young encouraged all to go home who were out, stating that there were "a few agitators taking advantage of peaceful protesters."

A news crew was assaulted two times trying to document the events, according to WBFF, which was chased away from City Hall and later reported a bank was set on fire and the Gallery door shattered overnight.

The Baltimore Police Department called on the Maryland State Police for backup.

Before 2:30 a.m., the Baltimore Police Department reported several arrests were made after at least three businesses in the area were damaged by small groups of juveniles and young adults. Police said that groups had been ordered to disperse or potentially be arrested.

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