Los Angeles protests: City enters curfew after tear gas deployed during 'No Kings Day' demonstrations across the US
Los Angeles has been plunged into another day of curfew amid ongoing immigration protests after tear gas and rubber bullets were deployed during "No Kings" demonstrations across the United States.
Tens of thousands of people took part in "No Kings Day" rallies against United States President Donald Trump ahead of the army's 250th anniversary celebration on Saturday, local time.
The protests, which local law enforcement estimates reached 20,000 people in LA and a crowd of 50,000 in New York City, also coincided with President Trump's 79th birthday.
Los Angeles police earlier issued dispersal orders in an attempt to clear out protesters ahead of the lockdown, which comes into effect each night from 8pm until 6am the next morning.
The Los Angeles Police Department said a number of projectiles were thrown at the officers during the protests on Saturday afternoon, including rocks and bottles.
"People in the crowd continue to throw concrete, rocks, bottles and commercial grade fireworks at officers," a statement read on X.
Sky News host Peter Stefanovic, who is on the ground in LA, said police had deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to try and disperse the crowd during the "No Kings" protests.
He said police are now moving block by block in downtown areas of the city to try and funnel the protesters out as the curfew comes into force.
"All afternoon, the protesters had been throwing projectiles at them (the police). They had been throwing bottles full of water at them, they'd been throwing fireworks at them," he said.
"So what police have done in return is to use these rubber bullets or fire tear gas."
Earlier, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged demonstrators to protest peacefully as law enforcement will not tolerate violence or dangerous behaviour.
"As people march today, my call is please, please do not give the administration an excuse to intervene," Ms Bass said at a press conference.
"Let's make sure we show the world the best of Los Angeles and our country.
"Let's stand in contrast to the provocation, escalation, and violence."
This is a developing news story. More to come.
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