A state of emergency has been declared and the National Guard activated after the US city of Baltimore erupted in violence on Monday.<br /><br /> Gov. Hogan declares state of emergency in Maryland as protests grow violent. http://t.co/5kZRyIg4PI #BaltimoreRiots pic.twitter.com/Qjtc1gMo4K— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) April 27, 2015<br /><br /> Hundreds of rioters looted shops and burned buildings following the funeral of a 25-year-old black man called Freddie Gray who died after he was injured in police custody.<br /><br /> At least 15 police officers were injured in direct confrontations with the gangs of youths.<br /><br /> Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the emergency measures including the imposition of a curfew beginning Tuesday night.<br /><br /> “I’ve not made this decision lightly. The National Guard represents a last resort in order to restore order. Look, people have the right to protest and express their frustration, but Baltimore city families deserve peace and safety in their communities.”<br /><br /> Gray’s death latest
