Trump supporters clash with police and security forces

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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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Police officers in riot gear walks towards the U.S. Capitol as protesters enter the building.

13. Police eventually responded

Police officers in riot gear walks towards the U.S. Capitol as protesters enter the building. Photo: Tasos Katopodis

Riot police were deployed.

14. Clashes

Riot police were deployed. Photo: JOSEPH PREZIOSO

Rioters went up against police.

15. Clashes

Rioters went up against police. Photo: JOSEPH PREZIOSO

It has been reported that some police officers have been taken to hospital.

16. Officers injured

It has been reported that some police officers have been taken to hospital. Photo: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS

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