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- Telegraph
Rioters torch driverless cars in third day of LA unrest
Masked protesters in Los Angeles smashed and torched self-driving electric cars as the city was gripped by a third day of volatile demonstrations. Protesters waving Mexican flags were pictured vandalising and standing on the bonnets of the white Waymo autonomous taxis as thousands of activists descended on the city's downtown area. It came as demonstrators protesting against federal immigration raids clashed with police again on Sunday, with officers firing rubber bullets, tear gas and balls of pepper spray into the crowd. Photographs appeared to show a protester smashing a car with a hammer, while in footage a burning American flag was seen being thrown into a vehicle. Other videos showed the self-driving taxis with their tyres slashed and windows smashed, along with anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency graffiti sprawled on their bodywork. Protesters who swarmed around the vehicles were also seen tearing their doors off and using a makeshift flamethrower to set them on fire. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) warned people to avoid the area. The force said in a statement: 'Burning lithium-ion batteries release toxic gases, including hydrogen fluoride, posing risks to responders and those nearby.' By 6pm, at least four self-driving cars had been completely burnt out, with only their wheels recognisable amid mounds of white ash and metal. After launching in San Francisco in 2021, Waymo, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, began its service ferrying passengers in the city in November. A Waymo spokesman told the Los Angeles Times that the company was in touch with law enforcement regarding the incident. Sunday's protest had been organised by the Los Angeles branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Another is planned for Monday. Cynthia Martinez, whose parents moved to the US from Mexico, told The Telegraph: 'I'm here because I want to fight for the rights of immigrants.' The 30-year-old teacher added: 'I want to make sure I'm here for the people and stand up for those that cannot stand up for themselves.' On Saturday night, Gavin Newsom, the Democrat California governor, had urged protesters not to give Donald Trump a 'spectacle' after the US president announced he was deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to the city. The arrival of hundreds of troops on Sunday marked the first time since 1965 that a president had activated a National Guard force without a request from a state's governor. Despite Mr Newsom's pleas, National Guard troops were quickly deployed to guard federal government buildings, as dozens of police cars lined the streets. The LAPD declared several rallies, in different parts of the city, to be 'unlawful assemblies', while accusing some protesters of throwing concrete projectiles, bottles and other items at officers. The sky over downtown Los Angeles was thick with smoke as protesters set off fireworks and law enforcement fired flash-bang grenades and rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse the crowd. Among those caught up in the chaos was an Australian journalist, who was shot in the leg with a rubber bullet as she delivered a piece to camera away from any protesters. 'This is the worst I've seen since the LA riots,' a police officer said as he escorted a Telegraph reporter through a barricaded area to retrieve their car, which had been hit by a projectile, cracking the windscreen. At least five police helicopters circled above, while officers on horseback fired tear gas into the crowd to push the protesters back. Whole swathes of downtown Los Angeles were coated in graffiti, with vandals spraying 'F--- Ice, F--- Trump' and 'Deport Trump's wife' onto walls and buildings. By nightfall, the majority of protesters had gone home. Some of those that remained set fire to bins on street corners, set off fireworks and threw Molotov cocktails towards the police. One helicopter circled lower, using its spotlight to illuminate pockets of protesters. 'Why are you running?' an officer said from the aircraft, as protesters ran from police just after 10pm. 'I'm gonna getcha.'
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Brit teen jailed in Dubai for sex with fellow UK tourist begs ruling Sheikh for pardon after 'most traumatic and life-altering experience imaginable'
A British teenager who was jailed in Dubai over a consensual relationship during a family holiday has begged for mercy from the emirate's leader. Marcus Fakana has formally submitted a plea for clemency to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. The 19-year-old was sentenced to one year in prison after he struck up a romantic relationship with a 17-year-old British girl. Both his family and the girl's family were on holiday at the time. Marcus, who was 18 when the relationship began, is currently being held in Al Awir Prison, where he has spent several months in isolating and harsh conditions. He has now placed his hopes on a humanitarian pardon from Dubai's leadership. 'This has been the most traumatic and life-altering experience imaginable for Marcus,' said Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, which is supporting the teen's family. 'He is barely an adult himself and never intended to break any law. He had formally submitted a plea for clemency to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai (pictured) 'What happened was legal in the UK and consensual. 'But now he is facing permanent damage to his mental health and future prospects because of it.' Prison conditions are reportedly taking a toll on Marcus, who is said to have only limited contact with his family. His parents have made repeated appeals to David Lammy MP, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. They have also requested the British Embassy in Dubai to help secure his release. Radha said: 'If Marcus could go back in time, he would. 'He has shown remorse and fully respects the laws of the UAE. 'He only hopes the government will show compassion and allow him to return home to rebuild his life. 'He's very young and this is a heartbreaking way to begin adulthood.' The family is urging the British public and authorities to back their plea for clemency. They have warned of the legal risks young Britons face in countries with vastly different legal systems. Radha added: 'Parents need to be aware that teens can be charged in the UAE for behaviour that would not be considered criminal at home. 'Whether that's a relationship, social media activity, or even drinking alcohol. 'Marcus is struggling, and this experience will leave a permanent scar. 'We implore Sheikh Mohammed and the government of Dubai to hear his pleas and let him come home.' Marcus continues to pray that his voice will be heard, with pardons expected to be finalised this month. MailOnline has contacted the UK's Foreign Office for comment.
Telegraph
an hour ago
- Telegraph
Watch: TV reporter shot in leg by LA police
An Australian journalist was shot by Los Angeles police with a rubber bullet as she covered the protests against immigration raids in the city. In the middle of a live broadcast, a police officer appeared to aim and shoot from close range at Lauren Tomasi, the US correspondent for Nine News, with a non-lethal live round during the third day of the unrest. On Sunday, the demonstrations against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown intensified as the LAPD and National Guard clashed with large crowds. Standing near a police barricade, Tomasi told the camera: 'After hours of standing off, this situation has now rapidly deteriorated, the LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of LA.' Seconds later, she was shot with a rubber bullet. The footage, posted online by Nine, shows an officer lift a gun and fire in the direction of the journalist and her camera operator. Tomasi screams out in pain and grabs her calf as a man's voice then yells: 'You just f---ing shot the reporter!' Asked if she was OK, the reporter replies: 'I'm good, I'm good.' In a statement on Monday, Nine said: 'Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet. Lauren and her camera operator are safe and will continue their essential work covering these events. 'This incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers journalists can face while reporting from the front lines of protests, underscoring the importance of their role in providing vital information,' the network told The Guardian. Tomasi was reporting close to the centre of the protests, which started on Friday, in down-town LA. The LAPD had advised the press to 'keep a safe distance from active operations'. Sarah Hanson-Young, an Australian lawmaker, has urged Anthony Albanese, the Australian prime minister, to raise the incident with the US president, describing it as 'shocking' and 'completely unacceptable'. The incident came shortly after Nick Stern, a British news photographer, underwent emergency surgery after being hit by a rubber bullet while covering the protests in Paramount, a city in LA county. 'My initial concern was, were they firing live rounds?' he told the PA news agency, describing how protestors carried him to safety as blood poured down his leg. 'I intend, as soon as I am well enough, to get back out there,' he added. The large-scale protests, which were triggered by a wave of immigration raids in the city, escalated on Sunday after Mr Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops onto the streets. The White House said the move was 'essential', but Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, condemned their deployment as 'purposefully inflammatory'. Tens of thousands joined the protests over the weekend, blocking off a major motorway and setting cars on fire as the authorities used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs to control the crowd. By Sunday evening, protesters had dispersed as police declared an unlawful assembly, a move that comes ahead of officers moving in to make arrests of those who do not leave.
