#nyc-public-safety

#nyc-public-safety

Despite NYPD officers separating the groups into designated protest areas, tensions escalated shortly before noon and a protester associated with Lang used pepper spray against counter-protesters, Tisch said. Tisch said there was 'a period of time' between the pepper spray incident and the arrest, as officers at the scene investigated.

Police officials released a statement X announcing that they will enhance security at diplomatic, cultural, religious and other relevant sites. Anyone aware of suspicious activity is urged to call 1-888-NYC-SAFE or 911.