January 21, 2017 12:34 PM

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Over 200 arrested at Trump's inauguration protests in DC

In the United States, over 200 protesters were arrested after a series of clashes during Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington. Spokesman of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department said that the arrests were made on the count of vandalism and destruction of property. <br/><br/>Fire spokesman Vito Maggiolo said that six police officers were also injured in a series of clashes. A large number of protesters had gathered in Washington yesterday to voice their anger and hold demonstrations. Police had to use pepper spray and stun grenades to disperse people. <br/><br/>Protests are also being held in other parts of the world. In Australia, thousands of people joined the marches in a show of disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump. In New Zealand, marches were held in four cities. Elsewhere in Asia, hundreds of people joined protests in Japan and Philippines.

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