The scene on 6 January was described as a "medieval battlefield". [Source: BBC]
A police officer who defended the US Capitol during a riot by Donald Trump supporters on 6 January has said he feared he would be crushed by the mob.
Another officer, Harry Dunn, who is black, said he was racially abused.
At least 535 rioters have been arrested since the attack that left five dead, including one police officer.
Prosecutors have so far secured only a few convictions.
The assault led to the political impeachment and acquittal of Republican Mr Trump, who was accused by lawmakers of inciting the riot – a claim he has repeatedly denied.
The inquiry in the House Select committee is being conducted almost entirely by Democrats, after most Republicans boycotted the proceedings.
