Donald Trump declared 'bring in the troops' and called for the arrest of anyone in face masks as violent clashes between federal law enforcement and protesters have rocked Los Angeles following a crackdown on illegal migrants across the US.
Rioters have set fire to driverless cars, looted stores, driven motorcycles at lines of cops and created blockades to grind Downtown LA to a complete halt as chaos in the city stretches into its third day.
In one vicious attack, officers were trapped under an overpass on the 101 Freeway as they were hammered with fiery missiles and rocks from above while trying to extinguish flames engulfing several now-destroyed highway patrol cars.
Meanwhile authorities have rained down rubber bullets and tear gas on demonstrators as they march against President Trump's nationwide immigration raids.
Trump earlier sent in 2,000 National Guard troops and placed 500 Marines on standby, while the LAPD has authorized the 'use of less lethal munitions' to regain control of the city.
