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Los Angeles activist attacked during anti-Islam rally

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A peaceful anti-Islam rally in Los Angeles turned violent when a group of counter-protesters, described as Antifa activists, stormed the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Koreatown on August 23.

Conservative activist Eoin Richard Connolly had originally planned to hold the ‘Take Back LA’ free-speech demonstration outside the Islamic Center of Southern California. Due to the presence of counter-protesters, Connolly relocated his supporters to the nearby Catholic church for safety. However, the group followed the rally to the church, where they disrupted the gathering.

Reports indicate that Connolly was physically assaulted and thrown out of the church. He was subsequently chased to a nearby Starbucks, where the confrontation continued. Video footage shows the group surrounding Connolly and another man, dousing them with blue paint while shouting insults.

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Andy Ngo · Eoin Richard Connolly · Los Angeles · Precious Blood Catholic Church · Starbucks

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Antifa Mob Storms Church, Attacks Conservative Activist During Anti-Islam Rally, Chasing Him into Starbucks and Dousing Him with Blue Paint While Screaming ‘Nazi!’ - RAIR [rairfoundation.com]
Los Angeles mob attacks free speech supporter and Islam critic who sought refuge in Catholic church [notthebee.com]
Anti-Islam activist thrown out of church, assaulted by black-clad suspects | Blaze Media [www.theblaze.com]
CHAOS IN LOS ANGELES: Antifa-Linked Mob Storms Catholic Church, Chases Conservative Activist Into Starbucks, and Douses Him in Blue Paint While Screaming “Nazi!” (VIDEO) [freerepublic.com]