Fighting breaks out at Los Angeles school board meeting over Pride Month
Three people were arrested at protests held by anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrators outside of a school in Los Angeles this week after fighting broke out.
Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Police were called to a meeting of the Glendale Unified School District board on 6 June, where members were discussing officially recognising June as Pride Month – an agenda item that was unanimously approved late in the evening.
The public comment part of the meeting was disrupted due to the violence taking place outside of the building, where about 200 people were gathered.
Protesters from both sides turned up to demonstrate, some of which waved American flags and others Pride ones. Police said the protest was mostly peaceful, though noted that “a small group of individuals engaged in behaviour deemed unsafe.” READ MORE: Trans teacher removed from primary school over “safety concerns” after Pride flag set alight Those arrested faced charges including obstructing officers and unlawful use of pepper spray.
