20 arrested as Trump supporters clash with counter protesters

Violence has marred a day of protest in Washington after thousands turned out in a show of support for Donald Trump.

Twenty people were arrested and at least one stabbing was reported as Trump supporters clashed with counter protesters in Washington.

According to the Washington Post, the stabbing happened when a fight broke out between two large groups.

Two officers were injured and several firearms were also recovered by police during the protests.

Following the clashes, Mr Trump demanded that the city’s police and mayor “do their job” and called the counter protesters “radical left Antifa scum”.