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In Pictures: Trump supporters storm US Capitol building

By Scott McCartney

Published 6th Jan 2021, 20:55 GMT

Updated 6th Jan 2021, 21:27 GMT

This is the moment angry supporters of outgoing US President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol building to try and stop Joe Biden being declared the winner.

Protesters took to the streets of Washington DC and made their way inside the building, with Vice President Mike Pence being evacuated during clashes with police.

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A rioter makes off with a podium.

9. Looting

A rioter makes off with a podium. Photo: Win McNamee

A protester sits in the Senate Chamber

10. The chamber is breached

A protester sits in the Senate Chamber Photo: Win McNamee

Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during demonstrations in the nation's capital.

11. Breaking in

Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during demonstrations in the nation's capital. Photo: Win McNamee

People wear plastic respirators as they are evacuated from the House Chamber as protesters attempt to enter the chamber

12. Evacuated

People wear plastic respirators as they are evacuated from the House Chamber as protesters attempt to enter the chamber Photo: Drew Angerer

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