USA – Violent supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the Capitol in Washington, as lawmakers met to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s poll win.
In dramatic scenes, demonstrators swarmed the building as Congress members were escorted out by police.
In the process, a woman protestor was shot and killed while several police officers were injured.
Mr Biden said it was an “insurrection”, and Mr Trump released a video message asking supporters to go home.
The joint session of Congress certifying Mr Biden’s win has been suspended and forced into recess.
There are reports of guns drawn in the building and at least one person shot.
There has been an armed confrontation at the doors of the House of Representatives. Tear gas has also been used.
Rioters were seen marching through the building chanting “We want Trump” and one was photographed in the Senate president’s chair.
Washington police said it was clear the crowd was intent on using chemical irritants to force entry to the building.
– BBC
