By Sarah Keane • Published: 07 Jan 2021 • 11:42
Image Credit: Twitter @averagemuse
MAN stabbed outside Trump International Hotel in Washington DC as rioters storm the Capitol building
The violence surrounding the US Capitol building continued into the night on January 6 as DC officials reported that a man had been stabbed outside the Trump International Hotel in Washington. NBC confirmed that the victim, who was “conscious and breathing”, was transferred to a local hospital for treatment and so far no arrests have been made.
Social media posts show dozens of cop cars converged around the hotel and DC Police confirmed on Twitter that an attack had taken place.
ALERT: Stabbing Investigation at the intersection of 12th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW, No Suspect information at this current time.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20210009802Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) January 6, 2021
ALERT: Stabbing Investigation at the intersection of 12th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW, No Suspect information at this current time.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20210009802Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) January 6, 2021
Earlier in the evening, hoards of pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol building, leading to the deaths of four people. Mayor Bowser was forced to implement a 6pm curfew in an attempt to clear the street of rioters.
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Former teacher and health services manager with a Degree in English, Sarah moved to Spain from Southern Ireland with her husband, who runs his own car rental business, in 2019. She is now enjoying a completely different pace and quality of life on the Costa Blanca South, with wonderful Spanish and expat friends in Cabo Roig. Sarah began working with Euro Weekly News in 2020 and loves nothing more than bringing all the latest national and international news to her local community.
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