VIDEO: Antifa-Linked Mob Chases Eoin Richard From Church, Douses Him in Blue Paint

Adriana Stone 0 1 min read

VIDEO: Antifa-Linked Mob Chases Eoin Richard From Church, Douses Him in Blue Paint

A reported free-speech rally in Los Angeles turned chaotic on August 23 after counter-protesters confronted activist Eoin Richard, who was hosting an anti-Islam demonstration.

Connolly, publicly known as Eoin Richard, organized a “Take Back LA” free-speech rally criticizing Islam. He originally advertised the event outside the Islamic Center of Southern California on Vermont Avenue.

Opponents circulated a pre-event advisory describing the gathering as a “far-right” rally and accusing organizers of targeting the Muslim community.

As counter-protesters gathered outside the Islamic center, Richard reportedly redirected supporters to the nearby Precious Blood Catholic Church in Koreatown. The move did not end the confrontation. The opposing crowd followed him.

According to journalist Andy Ngo, left-wing extremists and Antifa activists entered the church, disrupted the gathering, and chased Richard from the property.

Video from the confrontation shows counter-protesters surrounding Richard and repeatedly calling him a “Nazi.” The footage presents a tense scene as the crowd closes in and Richard attempts to get away.

Richard eventually sought refuge inside a nearby Starbucks. The group followed him into the business and surrounded the table where he and another man were seated.

Footage circulating on social media appears to show blue paint being dumped over Richard and his companion while counter-protesters crowd around them.

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The incident adds to a series of confrontations involving activists who publicly criticize Islam. The Gateway Pundit has previously reported on similar disputes and protests around the country.

Earlier this month, the outlet reported that Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin urged residents to stay home ahead of an anti-Islam demonstration and a City Council meeting. That report also said activist Jake Lang had recently been attacked during Dearborn’s massive Arbaeen procession.

The Gateway Pundit later covered Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell’s confrontation with the Dearborn City Council. During that meeting, Sewell challenged city officials to condemn Sharia law.

The Los Angeles confrontation also comes after the Trump administration unveiled a counterterrorism strategy aimed at violent left-wing extremists. The report says that threat was downplayed or denied for years by the Biden administration and its media allies.

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