7 arrested during rally at University of North Carolina near site of toppled Confederate monument

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The University of North Carolina said there have been seven arrests made at a rally near the 'Silent Sam' monument on the Chapel Hill campus.

Protesters gathered on UNC's campus near the 'Silent Sam' monument following Monday's toppling of the statue.

UNC said as of 1:20 p.m., seven arrests have been made.

Three people were arrested for assault. Two people were arrested for assault, destruction of property and inciting a riot.

One person was arrested for destruction of property and another for resisting an officer.

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As a "precaution," the town of Chapel Hill said there will be no parking allowed Saturday along the 100 and 200 blocks of East Franklin Street and the 100 block of Henderson Street through the duration of the event.

A barricade was placed around 'Silent Sam' and some Confederate flags could be seen.

Cops were on alert on UNC campus as a few protesters gathered near Silent Sam early Saturday morning

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