(CNN) Several fights broke out in Kalamazoo, Michigan, during a rally held by the far-right group Proud Boys, police say. Members of the group were marching in downtown Kalamazoo when they clashed with counter protesters and officers moved to disperse the crowds, CNN affiliate WXMI reported. People were "punching, kicking and even pepper-spraying one another," CNN affiliate WOOD reported. The group marched in downtown Kalamazoo before meeting counter protesters near Arcadia Creek Festival Place. Authorities said multiple groups were "visibly armed with a variety of weapons, including guns" and officers confiscated a 3-foot wooden club.

Source: CNN August 16, 2020 03:00 UTC