NYPD officers injured in clash with protesters

by Sinclair Broadcast Group

Wed, July 15th 2020 at 1:04 PM

Updated Sat, July 18th 2020 at 7:28 PM

NYPD stand on the Brooklyn Bridge as Black Lives Matter protester Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in New York. Several New York City police officers were attacked and injured Wednesday on the Brooklyn Bridge during a protest sparked by the death of George Floyd. Police say at least four officers were hurt, including the department’s chief, and more than a dozen people were arrested. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

A Black Lives Matter protester and NYPD officers scuffle on the Brooklyn Bridge during a demonstration, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in New York. Several New York City police officers were attacked and injured Wednesday on the Brooklyn Bridge during a protest sparked by the death of George Floyd, police said. At least four officers were hurt, including the department’s chief, and more than a dozen people were arrested. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Black Lives Matter protesters scuffle with an NYPD officer on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during a demonstration Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Several New York City police officers were attacked and injured during the protest, police said, and more than a dozen people were arrested. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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NYPD stand on the Brooklyn Bridge as Black Lives Matter protester Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in New York. Several New York City police officers were attacked and injured Wednesday on the Brooklyn Bridge during a protest sparked by the death of George Floyd. Police say at least four officers were hurt, including the department’s chief, and more than a dozen people were arrested. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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NEW YORK (SBG) - Violence broke out during protests across parts of New York City, leaving at least four officers including the chief of police injured.

It all happened as "Defund the Police" protesters clashed with pro-police protesters in lower Manhattan Wednesday afternoon.

Three of the officers suffered injuries to their heads and hands after being hit with canes, bats and debris.

Chief Terry Monahan, who had been marching with the pro-police clergy group, was bloodied but not seriously hurt.

Officials say over a dozen people are in custody with charges including disorderly conduct pending.

This all happened during the same time a "Stop the Violence" march was moving across the Brooklyn Bridge.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be signing a package of police reform bills including the anti-chokehold bill later Wednesday.

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