May Day clashes in Seattle

A police officer swings a baton at protesters as an “anti-capitalism” May Day march in Seattle on Wednesday devolved into clashes between demonstrators and police. (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

May 2, 2013 10:09 AM PT

May Day in Seattle turned violent after an “anti-capitalism” march resulted in clashes between demonstrators and police. By the end of the night, police were using pepper spray against protesters, some of whom were smashing windows and hurling rocks, bottles, metal rods and fireworks.

May Day protesters, some with painted faces, react as a police “blast ball” grenade goes off in downtown Seattle. (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

May Day protesters react as a police grenade goes off in downtown Seattle. (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

A protester in clown make-up holds a smoke device during a May Day march that began as an anti-capitalism protest and turned into clashes between police and demonstrators. (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

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May Day clashes in Seattle

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