US, the Republican convention continues amidst violent protest in Wisconsin

Demonstrators in New York denounce the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin (AAP)

Demonstrators in New York denounce the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin (AAP) Source: Sipa USA Gabriele Holtermann-Gorden/Sipa

US President Donald Trump says federal law enforcement will be sent to Kenosha, Wisconsin, as unrest sparked by the police shooting of black man Jacob Blake continues.


A teenager has been arrested on murder charges after two people were shot dead during anti-police protests in the US city of Kenosha, as President Donald Trump said he was sending in additional federal forces. 

Violent clashes have erupted in the Midwestern city since a white police officer shot a black man point-blank as many as seven times in his back. 

Jacob Blake was trying to get into his car, with his three children inside, when he was shot on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Republican convention that proclaimed Donald Trump as presidential candidate for the next elections in November continues.

Giampiero Gramaglia, an expert on US issues, has more.

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