Photos show how a pro-Trump mob armed with sticks and metal pipes forced their way through police barriers to storm the US Capitol

January 7, 2021

A man raises a beam as police block an entrance to the Capitol.

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The US Capitol went into lockdown as thousands of rioters stormed past police barricades.
The protesters, armed with sticks and metal pipes, fought off tear gas to force their way into the halls of government.
The melee sparked outrage and delayed certification of the results of the 2020 general election.
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Heads bowed with flags AC.JPG — The crowd gathers opposite police.

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Flags and gas AC.JPG — Pro-Trump supporters react to tear gas.

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Running with flag AC.JPG — One of the first rioters to break through the police line.

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Breaking though gate AC.JPG — Rioters overwhelm a police barricade.

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Capitol with sea of people, flags AC.JPG — Rioters at the Capitol carry American and pro-Trump flags.

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MAGA blood on face.JPG — An inured Trump supporter outside the Capitol.

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Steps Capitol Alan Chin — Protesters on the Capitol steps.

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Taunting cops AC.JPG — A confrontation between police and a mob of Trump supporters.

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Hand on face AC.JPG — Rioters, armed with a seized police shield, attempting to force their way in to the Capitol.

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Night falls after protest.JPG — Police use tear gas to clear the area as dusk falls.

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