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Capitol officer shares 'war scene' and slipping in blood as she fought off rioters

A Capitol security officer has described the shocking scenes she witnessed trying to protect the building against pro-Donald Trump rioters fired up on false allegations the election had been rigged.

Caroline Edwards sustained a brain injury during the attack while trying to protect the building along with Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian Sicknick who later died.

Giving powerful testimony in front of the bi-partisan committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack, Ms Edwards compared the brutal violence she saw to a “war scene”.

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