The peaceful protest quickly turned into a 'mob scene' as protesters began fighting the police.
The police had to be called in to handle/disperse the growing/gathering 'mob'.
The angry 'mob' smashed store windows and attacked people on the streets.
(..) This city has seen a historic turnaround. No city is without crime, but this city is without organized crime because the Dent Act gave law enforcement teeth in its fight against the mob. Now, people are talking about repealing the Dent Act and to them I say "Not on my watch". (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises