A religious rally descended into chaos after trans counter protestors targeted a woman and her three small children before a scuffle broke out with police officers.

Christian activists with Mayday USA had organized an event outside of Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, with trans groups counter-protesting their appearance in the city.

One shocking clip has emerged from the protests showing a woman with her three children, one of whom is a baby, trying to get through the mob. She appears to be with her partner who is holding the hand of one of the kids as she holds a baby, while counter protestors shout and point at them.

As cops move in to separate the family, one person can be heard shouting: 'Get the kid out of here.' Another man can be seen pointing at the family and the officer as he shouts: 'You motherf***ers are instigating', as the clip ends.

Eight people were arrested as the two groups clashed on Tuesday, following a similar incident over the weekend which led to the arrest of 23 others in a nearby park.