Far-right protesters opposing health measures storm Oregon state capitol

Eugene, December 22 (RHC)-- In the U.S. state of Oregon, a group of far-right protesters stormed the statehouse Monday to disrupt a special legislative session.  Some of the protesters forced their way into the statehouse, which was closed to the public due to the pandemic. 

They attacked security officers with chemical sprays and assaulted a number of journalists.  Four people were arrested by police.

The demonstrators were calling for an end to public health restrictions aimed to slow the spread of COVID.  Participants included members of the far-right group Patriot Prayer.