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Grand Rapids Police make two arrests outside Trump rally

Police did not say if the individuals involved were supporters of the president or protesters.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Grand Rapids Police Department said two people were arrested Thursday evening outside of President Donald Trump's rally at Van Andel Arena. 

The president was in town holding a Make America Great Again Rally. 

Police tweeted that a man was arrested for throwing water balloons on the crowd and another person was arrested for walking through the crowds trying to physically fight with anyone around.  

Police did not say if the individuals involved were supporters of the president or protesters.

In total, the department estimates that there were about 15,000 who were in downtown Grand Rapids, including people in the arena, a crowd outside the arena and protesters. 

"Fortunately, no one was injured and no force of any kind had to be used today. We are proud of the law enforcement officers' professionalism, restraint, and commitment to our City," GRPD said in a Facebook post

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