An anti-Israel protester at Portland State University was captured on dramatic video being tackled to the ground Thursday after directly charging at police officers who were on the scene trying to break up the occupation of the campus’ main library.
The Portland Police Bureau announced that efforts are currently underway to demolish the Miller Library in downtown Portland, Oregon, following an illegal occupation of the building that began on Monday. Images released yesterday showed the inside of the building vandalized by protesters and pro-Palestinian graffiti written on the walls.
Footage captured by KPTV on Thursday began with a crowd cheering as protesters, some carrying makeshift shields made from trash cans, streamed out of the library.
“Stop, you’re going to be arrested, stop!” could be heard yelling, before one of the demonstrators could be seen charging at a police officer, knocking him to the ground. Other officers then assist in taking the person into custody.
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Anti-Israel protesters are seen running out of the Miller Library at Portland State University on Thursday, May 2, in Portland, Oregon. (KPTV)
The Portland Police Bureau told Fox News Digital on Thursday that it has made “several arrests” so far.
“The Portland Police Bureau is actively working with Portland State University to address illegal activity at the university’s Miller Library,” the statement on the website also said.
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One of the protesters was then seen charging at a police officer who was on the scene to quell the occupation of Portland State University’s Miller Library. (KTPV)
“On Monday, after a group of demonstrators departed from a peaceful First Amendment rally and illegally entered a campus building, PPB announced that city leaders, other local agencies, Multnomah County “We are working with the District Attorney’s Office and Portland State University to find a safe solution,” police added.
Protesters are seen clashing with Portland police officers and being thrown to the ground. (KTPV)
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Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt said earlier this week that he expected felonies, including robbery, felony assault and other misdemeanor charges, to be filed against the protesters.
