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Protesters attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building. (AFP)
Protesters attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building. (AFP)

US Capitol Police arrest 14 suspects in connection with rioting

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The US Capitol Police said on Thursday it had arrested 14 suspects in connection with rioting and looting by President Donald Trump’s supporters at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Most of the suspects were charged with unlawful entry, though several others face charges such as assaulting a police officer and carrying unlicensed firearms or ammunition.

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