Protest in the West Los Angeles Area NR24180rc

June 24, 2024

Protest in the West Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles:The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a protest in the Pico-Robertson area yesterday afternoon. There were several physical altercations between the two groups protesting, which resulted in two reports of battery.

Also, one arrest was made for having spiked post at a protest. This individual was cited at West Los Angeles station and released.

The Los Angeles Police Department will be investigating the two reported batteries. We will always protect the First Amendment rights of those wanting to protest. Violence and crime however, will not be tolerated.

Additional patrols will be conducted around sensitive religious sites, to ensure the safety of all.

If you have information relating to these crimes, please contact West Los Angeles Station.