Democratic National Convention hit by bomb threats at fourteen hotels

The Democratic National Convention was hit with a security scare on Tuesday as cops investigated multiple bomb threats in downtown Chicago. 

At least 14 hotels near the convention site reported getting threatening statements that sparked searches from the police.

The threats said pipe bombs had been placed in the Hotel Chicago West Loop and the Hyatt House Chicago, Fox 32 reported. Officers also searched the Nobu Hotel.

The popular hotels in the area are packed full of Democratic leaders, lawmakers journalists, delegates and supporters of the Biden-Harris administration. 

A heightened police presence in the neighborhoods near the convention arena was observed by DailyMail.com.

The Democratic National Convention was hit with a security scare on Tuesday as cops investigated multiple bomb threats in downtown Chicago

Cops are investigating 'anti-Semitic' statements and warnings pipe bombs were placed at hotels

Additional security fencing and a no flying drones sign have been added to the perimeter next to Park #578, located north of the United Center near where the Democratic National Convention is being held

Police cars near where bomb threats were made in Chicago

The threats mentioned the four-day DNC happening at the United Center and made 'anti-Semitic statements'.

The city is already on edge with an enormous police presence and thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters turning up every day.

On Monday there were also at least nine shootings across a city that has been plagued by gun violence. 

US President Joe Biden speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention

During the opening day of the convention on Monday dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site.

It came as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza.

Families with babies in strollers, students, elected leaders and others holding signs and flags joined the march to the United Center, where the convention is being held, to call for a ceasefire.

As the larger group marched peacefully, a few dozen who broke away tore down pieces of the security fence.

Several protesters who had managed to get through the fence were detained and handcuffed by the police.

A pro-Palestinian rally on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention

Officers put on gas masks as some protesters tried to bring down a second fence set up in front of police.

Authorities said the inner security perimeter surrounding convention site was not breached and there was no threat to those attending the convention.

Police in riot gear prepare to hold off a group of protesters near the exterior perimeter during a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said some of the protesters who took down the fence threw water bottles and other items at police.

Police de-escalated the situation without using their batons or chemicals, he said.

'When you have people infiltrate a crowd and they want to commit acts of violence, vandalism we are going to stop them,' said Snelling.

'We are not going to tolerate anyone who is going to vandalize things in our city.'