At least two people have been detained after a Free Speech Rally on the Common sparked heated confrontations with counter-protesters. <\/p>\n
Two people could be seen being taken away in handcuffs about 1:45 p.m. after one of the free speech demonstrators crossed a police barrier in an attempt to hand one of the counter-protesters a Pepsi a move that appeared to be an attempt to mock a recent commercial that depicted a protester handing a cop a soda. <\/p>\n
The apparent attempt at a joke set off a scuffle between the man and one of the counter-protesters that eventually led to punches being thrown. <\/p>\n
The man holding the Pepsi could be seen throwing at least one punch with the can of soda still in his hand. <\/p>\n
The two groups have been demonstrating since late this morning and the protests have remained mostly peaceful, though both sides have been shouting insults at each other while a line of Hub cops works to maintain order. <\/p>\n
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