Trump cancels Chicago rally as clashes break out

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump canceled a rally in a Chicago arena Friday night after thousands of protesters converged on the venue and clashed with Trump supporters. Ahead of Trump’s expected speech, scores of protesters entered the arena at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the scene grew rowdy as crowds shouted pro- and […]

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump canceled a rally in a Chicago arena Friday night after thousands of protesters converged on the venue and clashed with Trump supporters.
Ahead of Trump’s expected speech, scores of protesters entered the arena at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the scene grew rowdy as crowds shouted pro- and anti-Trump slogans that included obscenities.
Trump released a statement announcing the rally would be postponed. He urged everyone to “go in peace” and said he does not want to see anyone hurt.
As scuffles broke out among those gathered, police and security guards took up positions to keep the groups separated.
Television footage showed isolated clashes among small groups of rally-goers, with some exchanging shoves and punches. Police later dispersed the crowd.
Police say no arrests were made and no injuries reported.