Protesters arrested after blocking Interstate traffic near Ferguson: Reuters witness

FERGUSON, Mo. (Reuters) - Dozens of protesters were arrested on Monday afternoon after blocking rush-hour traffic on Interstate 70 a few miles (km) from Ferguson, Missouri, during demonstrations over the police shooting of an unarmed black man a year ago, according to a Reuters witness.

The protesters could be seen sitting or kneeling with their hands secured behind their backs, flanked by police officers and vans.

(Reporting by Lucas, Jackson in Ferguson, Mo; Writing by Eric M. Johnson; Editing by Peter Cooney)