PORTLAND, Ore. — As Portland police continue to investigate Saturday’s violent clash between left-wing anti-fascists and dozens of right-wing protesters in downtown Portland, the bureau released more photos of suspects wanted for alleged assaults committed during the demonstrations.
The dueling protests turned into a mix of shouting matches and isolated fights Saturday afternoon. Three people were arrested.
Police declared a "civil disturbance and unlawful assembly." They said people would be subjected to arrest or use of force if they didn't leave the area around Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Police said several assaults occurred during the protests and officers saw a number of demonstrators with weapons including collapsible batons, projectiles, and firearms.
On Monday, PPB released photos of two assault suspects and one robbery suspect and asked anyone who can identify the individuals to call police.
On Tuesday, police released a series of photos showing three more suspects wanted for assault. The suspects were described as a person in a black motorcycle helmet, a person wearing a black leather baseball cap and a man wearing a pink or red baseball cap.
Photos: Suspects wanted for assault during Portland protest
Police closed Pioneer Courthouse Square after they said demonstrators threw eggs and milkshakes at officers. Police said they were informed that some of the milkshakes contained quick-drying cement.
On Monday, PPB said officers at the demonstrations learned from participants that “a substance similar to quick-drying concrete was being added to some of the milkshakes."
“A lieutenant in the field observed some of the material and noted the texture and smell was consistent with concrete,” police said in a news release.
The bureau also said it received an anonymous email containing a milkshake recipe.
The protest received national attention after conservative writer Andy Ngo said on Twitter he went to the emergency room after an attack by members of anti-fascist groups.
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The Portland police union released a statement Monday that said, in part, that it is time for Mayor Ted Wheeler to inform both right- and left-wing protesters that the city will not accept violent acts.
Portland Police Association president Daryl Turner said the mayor, who also serves as police commissioner, needs to "remove the handcuffs from our officers and let them stop the violence through strong and swift enforcement action."
In a series of tweets Monday, Wheeler said the violence was "unacceptable" and "will not be tolerated."
"We will do everything we can to make sure that those who have committed violence are held accountable," Wheeler tweeted
