Police worked to clear a chaotic, gridlocked intersection in Dorchester Sunday night.
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A suspect fled a Boston police officer who was attempting to arrest him Sunday night after crowds surrounding the officer threw alcoholic beverages and other items at him, according to a report. The incident prompted Boston’s largest police union to renew calls for higher staffing levels.
A bystander captured part of the incident on video, which was then viewed thousands of times on social media. It shows an officer chasing and struggling with another man, attempting unsuccessfully to place him in handcuffs. Beverages and cups are seen hitting the officer before the suspect flees…