on… he is trying to get through the crowd towards the police lines… This is very unusual but perhaps a sign of a more peaceful resolution… the crowd is allowing him through… Maybe there is some hope after all to this insanely violent situation. As we mentioned earlier we have had one possible death from complications brought on by an attack by one of the rioters.

The riot police are providing an opening through the shields and the officer is running now to the safety behind police lines… he’s through… he’s through… oh thank god!

Steve watches as the officer stops at the rear of the riot police and looks around. Paramedics rush towards him to treat his injuries but as they approach he turns and rushes back