Violence has erupted in Washington DC as supporters of President Donald Trump storm the US Capitol Building, following a Trump rally earlier in the day that vowed to "never concede".

Law enforcement officers inside the House of Representatives chamber have drawn guns and there are reports of a woman being shot.

President-elect Joe Biden called on Trump to go on television and "demand an end to this siege". Shortly after, Trump posted a video to Twitter in which he asked his supporters to "go home in peace".

Images capture explosive scenes at the US Capitol in Washington as the unrest unfolds.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the Electoral College certification of Joe Biden as President. Photo / AP
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the Electoral College certification of Joe Biden as President. Photo / AP
Thousands of Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol as Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Photo / AP
Thousands of Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol as Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Photo / AP
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier on Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington. Photo / AP
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier on Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington. Photo / AP
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the US Capitol. Photo / AP
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the US Capitol. Photo / AP
A protestor is shown injured during a confrontation with police during a rally at the Capitol on Wednesday. Photo / AP
A protestor is shown injured during a confrontation with police during a rally at the Capitol on Wednesday. Photo / AP
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the US Capitol. Photo / AP
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the US Capitol. Photo / AP
A police officer has eyes flushed with water after a confrontation with demonstrators. Photo / AP
A police officer has eyes flushed with water after a confrontation with demonstrators. Photo / AP
Congressman Rep. David Trone tweeted this photo of himself being evacuated from the building. Photo / Twitter
Congressman Rep. David Trone tweeted this photo of himself being evacuated from the building. Photo / Twitter
US Capitol Police draw guns near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber. Photo / AP
US Capitol Police draw guns near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber. Photo / AP
US Capitol Police hold protesters at gun-point near the House Chamber inside the Capitol. Photo / AP
US Capitol Police hold protesters at gun-point near the House Chamber inside the Capitol. Photo / AP
Reporter Ellie Hall tweeted a photo of rioters looking to set fire to equipment from a news media crew. Photo / Twitter
Reporter Ellie Hall tweeted a photo of rioters looking to set fire to equipment from a news media crew. Photo / Twitter
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the US Capitol. Photo / AP
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the US Capitol. Photo / AP
Members of the National Guard arrive to secure the area outside the Capitol on Wednesday evening. Photo / AP
Members of the National Guard arrive to secure the area outside the Capitol on Wednesday evening. Photo / AP
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