Donald Trump protests: Man shot at Portland rally as protesters hurl missiles at police

A protester has been shot at an anti-Donald Trump rally in the US as demonstrations turned violent.

The man was blasted with a gun while crossing Morrison Bridge in Portland after a long demonstration, police said.

Local media reported the protester had become embroiled in an argument with a car driver before he was shot several times. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.

"Everyone needs to leave the area immediately," police said on Twitter, as they asked witnesses to come forward.

Earlier in the night, protesters blocked traffic and threw projectiles at police dressed in riot gear who responded with pepper spray. 

At one point, police pushed protesters back and appeared to take at least one person into custody.

Protesters demonstrating against the election of Mr. Trump had gathered in several US cities for a third night on Friday, hours after the president-elect praised their "passion".

Alongside Portland, thousands



took to the streets in Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco, voicing anger at Trump's inflammatory and often deeply controversial campaign rhetoric about immigrants, Muslims and women.

Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Los Angeles, blocking traffic as they waved signs in opposition of Trump and chanted: "We reject the president-elect" and "Whose streets? Our Streets".

Several thousand activists marched through downtown Miami, with a few hundred making their way onto a highway, halting traffic in both directions.

In New York, demonstrators again gathered in Washington Square Park and by Trump Tower, where the Republican president-elect lives, on Fifth Avenue.

Trump, who initially denounced Americans who protested against his election, saying they had been "incited" by the media, reversed course and praised them on Friday.

"Love the fact that the small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud!"