From 8pm Tuesday through to 6am Wednesday, swathes of the city will be under a strict lockdown as officers fight to regain control and stamp out widespread violence and destruction.

Los Angeles' Mayor Karen Bass has been thrown into the hot seat yet again over her disturbing secret past as chaotic immigration riots rage on in the Democratic city.

Horrifying scenes of violence have stretched into a third day and sparked a political war of words between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow DailyMail.com's live blog for all the latest updates on the violent clashes in the City of Angels.

Karen Bass says curfew for part of downtown area will take effect from 8pm local time.

Los Angeles mayor imposes curfew in downtown to curb unrest, protect property, and ensure public safety.

From 8pm Tuesday through to 6am Wednesday, swathes of the city will be under a strict lockdown as officers fight to regain control and stamp out widespread violence and…

The restrictions will be imposed at 8:00 p.m. local time and will remain in force until 6:00 a.m. local time

La alcaldesa de Los Ángeles impone toque de queda por disturbios tras protestas contra redadas migratorias y presencia de tropas federales.

The LA mayor said she was declaring an emergency as businesses in the area were being vandalised and looted.

La demócrata Karen Bass apuesta por la medida un día después de que 23 negocios fueran vandalizados

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says vandals and thieves will be prosecuted to fullest extent of law after more stores were looted on Monday night

Mayor Karen Bass issues curfew for one square mile area in downtown, beginning at 8pm local time on Tuesday until 6am local time on Wednesday

Demonstrations against Donald Trump’s immigration policies descend into rioting and looting

The curfew, which Los Angeles Mayor Bass expects to last for several days, is part of the city's strategy to quell ongoing looting and vandalism.

LIVE UPDATES: LA was under a curfew last night as heavily armed security officers patrolled the downtown streets. Several cities across the US are bracing for more protests today.

Massive anti-ICE riots have spread from coast to coast as Los Angeles tries to crack down on 'bad actors' at fiery protests that continued for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday.

Tensions remain high as the city is gripped by the divide between local and federal powers.