13 arrested and 6 injured in Portland clashes

Police in Portland, Oregon, reportedly made 13 arrests on Saturday in connection with protests between right-wing protesters and anti-fascist counter-protesters.

Police said they seized weapons, including shields, metal and wooden rods, knives, chemical sprays and a stun gun, including anti-fascists and members of the extreme organization. right Proud Boys, numbering about 1,200 at the height of the protests, according to Reuters.

POlice added that there were at least six minor injuries and that one person had been taken to a hospital.

Saturday was marked by the latest clashes between the left and right groups. The latter have largely entered the city since they left the state and have vowed to continue to return until Mayor Ted Wheeler (D) takes broader action to crack down on opponents. Fascist counter-protesters, or antifa, according to the Associated Press.

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"I am grateful that it is largely due to a peaceful event," Wheeler told reporters at a press conference, according to Reuters.

"The police have done an exemplary job of defusing the situation, separating most extremists from both sides and preventing people from committing acts of violence from fighting each other."

Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw said the charges against the detainees would be disorderly behavior, police interference, resistance to arrest and unlawful use of drugs. 39, a weapon.

"The disruption took place in a very small neighborhood in downtown Portland," she added.