"Charlotte Police Arrest 8 Protesters After Unlawful Demonstration Turns Violent"
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A morning protest in southeast Charlotte over an Eritrean cultural festival turned violent, leading to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of two guns. The protest, which lasted for 10 hours, resulted in an officer being hit, several protestors being pepper sprayed, and a tractor-trailer being set on fire. The protest was deemed unlawful due to taking place on private property and impacting traffic.
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