One stabbed as Antifa militants clash with 'Choose Freedom' protesters in front of LA City Hall

In what first began as a clash of words between anti-mask mandate protesters and Antifa in front of the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters escalated into blows as left-wing militants struck out at the protesters. One man was stabbed by an Antifa militant, prompting dozens of protesters to retaliate.

Organizers of the “Choose Freedom March” rallied on Saturday to protest against the city’s “medical tyranny, mandatory vaccinations and vaccine passports,” where they were soon met by an opposing group of Antifa, who were dressed in "black bloc" gear, who called for “no safe spaces for fascists.”

At least 500 Los Angeles residents gathered in front of the south lawn of the Los Angeles City Hall to peacefully protest the city’s issuance of mask mandates and mandatory vaccinations, where they were met by black-clad counter-protesters at around 2pm, LAPD spokesman Lt. Raul Jovel said.