Turin, 9 June (LaPresse) – ‘Our officers are truly under attack.’ This statement was made by Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell regarding the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles. During a press conference on Sunday, McDonnell called the escalation of violence in Los Angeles ‘disgusting,’ with the use of Molotov cocktails, fireworks, stones and more against officers. ‘The situation has worsened since the beginning’ of the protests, McDonnell said, calling them ‘increasingly serious and violent.’ ‘Tonight, there were people throwing commercial-grade fireworks at our officers, which can be lethal,’ he said. The police chief said the curfew had been discussed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff and that officials would reassess the issue if necessary. This was reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.