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Arrests Made After Protesters March In Denver, Burn Flags

Police say they arrested some protesters on charges of criminal mischief, assault and weapons violations.

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Protesters marched in downtown Denver Wednesday night. A handgun, knife, hammer and bear spray were recovered from some protesters, police said.
Protesters marched in downtown Denver Wednesday night. A handgun, knife, hammer and bear spray were recovered from some protesters, police said. (CBS Denver)

DENVER (CBS4) – A group of protesters marched through downtown Denver Wednesday night. The group, claiming to be anti-fascist, first gathered at Cheesman Park and later marched to the State Capitol building. Denver Police and Colorado State Patrol were seen nearby as well as providing an escort for the marchers.

At one point, some protesters burned a Thin Blue Line and a Donald Trump flag with a flare. Denver police say their reports of damage include graffiti, broken windows and a fire set in an overturned dumpster at Colfax Ave. and Washington St.

Police say they arrested some protesters on charges of criminal mischief, assault and weapons violations (CBS Denver).

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