Joe Biden has been confirmed as the next American President, despite supporters of Donald Trump storming the US Capitol building.
Four people have died - including one woman who was shot - during the violent protests.
Politicians were to formally declare Joe Biden the winner of November's election, which Donald Trump still falsely claims is fraudulent.
The demonstrators interrupted the process taking place inside Congress to confirm Joe Biden as the next President. That has since restarted and Biden has been confirmed.
In a statement, outgoing President Donald Trump said that that there will be an orderly transition on January 20th, even though he totally disagree with the outcome of the election.
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, 06-01-2021. Image: AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteYesterday, tear gas was fired as crowds clashed with officers - two pipe bombs were found outside the headquarters of the two main political parties.
52 people have been arrested and a curfew is in place.
Donald Trump’s critics accuse him of encouraging the trouble and social media companies have put limits on his accounts.
Shocking & deeply sad scenes in Washington DC - we must call this out for what it is: a deliberate assault on Democracy by a sitting President & his supporters, attempting to overturn a free & fair election! The world is watching!
We hope for restoration of calm. pic.twitter.com/1OdQYEB35K— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) January 6, 2021
