CLEVELAND, Ohio — Protesters outside the Republican National Convention made their greatest show of aggression Tuesday by burning flags. But once again they were overshadowed by the professionalism of the massive number of police officers from around the country.
According to the verified Cleveland Police twitter account, 17 protesters were arrested Wednesday, more than tripling the number of convention-related arrests.
17 arrests today. Total #RNCinCLE arrests thus far = 22. #RNCINFO
— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) July 20, 2016
According to police one flag-burner received instant karma when the protester lit himself on fire.
Protestor lit flag on fire, then lit himself on fire, catching others on fire. Flames extinguished by firefighters. No serious injuries.
— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) July 20, 2016
Breitbart News filmed much of Tuesday’s action, including several arrests.
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