217 Arrested, 6 Officers Hurt in DC Protests

217 Arrested, 6 Officers Hurt in DC Protests
Protesters burn trash cans during the demonstration downtown Washington on Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
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The District of Columbia police chief says 217 people have been arrested and charged with rioting and six officers suffered minor injuries during demonstrations against President Donald Trump.

Interim Police Chief Peter Newsham provided the update at a news conference Friday.

Meanwhile, protesters in downtown Washington linked arms, facing off from the police line.

Protesters burn trash cans during the demonstration downtown Washington on Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Protesters burn trash cans during the demonstration downtown Washington on Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana