Protesters and counter protesters fought in downtown Washington on Saturday night, with local media reporting at least four people stabbed.

The clashes took place amid stopped the steel protest across the country in which conservative groups claim without evidence that the November 3rd election was stolen from President Donald Trump.

In Washington, around 200 members of the proud boys AH violent far right group joined marches earlier near the Trump Hotel and were met by counter protesters, including from the aggressive far left anti fascism movement and TIFA.

Police moved quickly to separate both groups using pepper spray on both sides, according to witnesses.

But after dark fell, the protesters splintered into smaller groups to roam the streets in search of their rivals.

Protests were also held in other communities across the states, including Atlanta and Georgia, where Trump's campaign had sought to overturn Joe Biden's election victory.