Protesters gathered Thursday outside a rally for Donald Trump in California, as police braced for violence that has erupted at similar events for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
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The protesters chanted "No hate in our state" and carried signs that read "Dump Trump" as they marched near the San Jose Convention Center in northern California.
One Trump supporter was egged while others were spat on. One protester was seen burning a U.S. flag. Several fistfights erupted but were quickly broken up.
The Guardian newspaper reported around 7:30 p.m. local time that approximately 1,000 protesters clashed with Trump supporters.
Police were out in force, at one point forming a line to allow Trump supporters access to the rally and prevent clashes that have erupted at a number of the real estate magnate's events in recent weeks.
Union members, community activists and religious leaders had pledged to protest Trump's event.
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Trump was last in the San Jose area in April, when he spoke at the California Republican Party convention where protesters blocked access to the venue, forcing him to use the back door.
Last week, dozens of protesters were arrested in San Diego after a campaign appearance by Trump, who has angered many with his rhetoric against Mexican workers, women, Muslims and others.