Participants in a violent disturbance of the peace (7)

I believe the answer is:

rioters

(Other definitions for rioters that I've seen before include "Crowd disturbing the peace" , "Demonstrators" , "Rabble-rousers" , "Violent protesters" , "Violent troublemakers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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