Classes canceled at UCLA after night of violence between protest groups

WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Classes were canceled Wednesday following a night of violence that broke out when counter-protesters tried to break down the encampment , leading to fights and altercations that went on for more than three hours before law enforcement intervened.

The violence among pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators began shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday on the Westwood campus. There was no police or campus security presence among the chaos for hours as punches were thrown, plywood and metal barricades were used as weapons and fireworks went off near the encampments. Tear gas and bear spray were also reportedly used by those in the crowd.