"Local News Officials say the demonstration turned violent after protesters refused to clear the roadway and surrounded police cruisers. Thirteen people were arrested in downtown Boston Tuesday night after a pro-Palestinian demonstration turned violent - a chaotic scene that also left four Boston police officers injured, according to officials. Boston police said a group of between 200 to 300 protesters blocked Tremont Street near Winter Street around 6:46 p.m., while officers were responding to an unrelated emergency three blocks away."
""When officers attempted to move the group to the sidewalk to allow emergency vehicles to pass, protesters surrounded police cruisers, kicked vehicle doors, and resisted dispersal efforts," the department said in a statement. "Several officers were assaulted during this period, including one struck in the face. Protesters also ignited smoke devices and flares, further endangering officers and bystanders." Four officers were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not life threatening."
Between 200 and 300 protesters blocked Tremont Street near Winter Street in downtown Boston at about 6:46 p.m., delaying emergency vehicles. Officers attempted to move the crowd to the sidewalk, and protesters surrounded police cruisers, kicked vehicle doors, and resisted dispersal. Several officers were assaulted, including one struck in the face, and protesters ignited smoke devices and flares. Thirteen people aged 19 to 28 were arrested on charges that include disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer. Four officers were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
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