LA protests: Australian journalist hit by ‘rubber bullet’

An Australian international correspondent was hit by what was understood to be a rubber bullet whereas reporting from Los Angeles.

Channel 9’s Lauren Tomasi is seen leaping in ache after the incident during which she was struck within the leg on Sunday.

A regulation enforcement officer could be seen turning in direction of information cameras and firing the spherical earlier than Tomasi was struck.

It comes as protests in opposition to immigration raids within the Californian metropolis continued for a 3rd day, with automobiles set on hearth and experiences of looting.

A British information photographer has additionally been shot within the leg with a non-lethal bullet, leading to emergency surgical procedure being carried out.

Learn extra on the unrest right here.