In Pictures: The US Capitol riots By Gemma Bibby January 7 2021, 5:10pm January 7 2021, 5:10pm Share In Pictures: The US Capitol riots Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/uk-world/1869934/in-pictures-the-us-capitol-riots/ Copy Link Pro-Trump rioters storm the Capitol building. Armed supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol building, Washington Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier. Photo by AP Photo/John Minchillo Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite On January 6, 2021, Pro-Trump supporters and far-right forces flooded Washington DC to protest Trump’s election loss. Hundreds breached the U.S. Capitol Building, approximately 13 were arrested and one protester was killed. Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/Shutterstock Pro-Trump rioters in Washington, DC. Lawless violent rioters swarmed Capitol Hill as Congress voted to affirm the election victory of President-elect Biden over President Trump. Rioters breached all security barriers, went up the Hill’s stairs reserved for Congressional members, and stormed the Senate floor. Washington DC, USA. Photo by Douglas Christian/ZUMA Wire/Shutterstock DC National Guard stand outside the Capitol after a day of rioting protesters. Photo by AP Photo/John Minchillo U.S. Capitol Police retreat from Capitol grounds. Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/Shutterstock Rioters clash with police while trying to enter the Capitol building in Washington, DC. Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. Photo by AP Photo/John Minchillo A Pro-Trump protester resists arrest. Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/Shutterstock Pro-Trump rioters storm the Capitol building in an attempt to thwart the certification of the results of the 2020 US election.