Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters and protesters clashed outside an election rally of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee in San Diego as police in riot gear and wielding batons arrested 35 people in the second scuffle in three days to hit his campaign.
People from both sides screamed at each other and threw water bottles, as the police tried to control the situation, firing pepper-balls.
The clash between pro and anti-Trump groups occurred after the Republican leader ended his speech in San Diego in the western California, with several people throwing stones and plastic bottles, some that hit police officers. Police were deployed in riot gear as the billionaire from New York addressed a massive rally at a convention centre.
After issuing orders to the crowd of roughly 1,000 to disperse, police began forcefully and aggressively pushing protesters — who were waving Mexican flags and holding anti-Trump signs — checking them with their batons. Some protestors also scaled barriers, according to reports.
At least 35 people were arrested, police said, adding that no property damage was reported and no injuries were reported.