Rioters Disrupt Peaceful Demonstration

Police Restore Order

CITY News - 2833-07-23 14:43
A peaceful demonstration outside a downtown hotel became a riot this morning when a crowd was attacked by a violent group of anti-government rioters. Police acted quickly to restore order. There is no word on injuries, and no arrests have been reported.
When asked about today's unrest, President Garfield said that he supports police who he said "are acting to protect law-abiding citizens exercising their right to free speech." He dismissed as "false rumours" suggestions that the violence started when pro-government demonstrators threw bricks and bottles at counter-protesters.