Pro- and anti-abortion groups clash at California Planned Parenthood clinic

Fights broke out after counter-protesters confronted an annual rally by Straight Pride, a group with links to the alt-right

A clash between groups opposing and supporting abortion rights broke out at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Modesto, California, on Saturday was cleared by law enforcement in tactical riot gear using pepper ball guns, police have confirmed.

The encounter, which resulted in multiple arrests, was confirmed by the Modesto police department. Video of the clash was posted on Twitter.