SEATTLE – Over 40 people were arrested and 59 officers were hurt this weekend as protesters in Seattle clashed with the city’s police officers as unrest flared anew in Capitol Hill.
At an 11 p.m. news conference, Best said 21 of her officers were injured during the mayhem and 45 people were arrested for a variety of offenses, including assault on officers, obstruction and failure to disperse. Police say one officer was taken to the hospital for a leg injury caused by an explosive, two other officers were treated and returned to duty.
On Sunday, the number of hurt officers rose to 59.
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