Check out how these anarchists were armed for insurrection. LOL
Yes, they could create some mischief. Yes, if they got really serious about it, they’d be Darwin candidates in short order.
They should have dumped the buckets on the protesters, photographed them and let them go. If they complain about being degraded, arrest them for the same charge. After all, what is good for the goose, is good for the gander.