An unsettling video surfaced on social media platforms, allegedly showing a group of migrants assaulting two NYPD officers near a migrant shelter in Times Square, New York City.
According to the video and various news sources, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. outside a shelter for migrants. The NYPD officers were reportedly attempting to disperse a crowd when the situation escalated.
As the officers tried to make an arrest, several migrants allegedly began to attack them. The video shows the officers being pummeled by the group.
The suspects arrested in connection with the incident were released without bail following their arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court.
The officers reportedly only suffered minor injuries.