Charlotte protesters attack officers, set tractor-trailer on fire in riot at Eritrean 'cultural event': police
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Charlotte, North Carolina, police arrested eight people during a 10-hour riot at an Eritrean cultural event, and two firearms were seized by law enforcement.
Fox News Digital reached out to the department Sunday seeking the identities and more information about those eight arrested. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
The incident first began shortly after 11:30 a.m. Saturday, when CMPD’s Providence Division responded to "an unlawful protest happening in the parking lot of a business hosting an Eritrean cultural event" on Monroe Road. "Protesters were on private property and were spilling out into the road, which prompted officers to close Monroe Road. Dispersal orders were repeatedly given to protesters throughout the duration of the protest, however they refused to disperse," police said in a press release. "Charlotte Fire and MEDIC responded to assist."
Shortly after 3:00 p.m., CMPD Bike Unit officers attempted to move protesters out of the street.
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