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New York, NY (77WABC)-Six arrests during last night’s demonstration at Columbus Circle after the USS Maine National Monument was vandalized.
Anti-police slogans were spray-painted in various colors at the base of the statue after 10 pm.
Those arrested face charges of assault and property damage.
We respect's everyone right to peacefully protest, but vandalism is not part of peaceful protest. We are working to de-escalate the situation to prevent further damage from occurring. pic.twitter.com/UQ9FVl6f69
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 23, 2021
The NYPD tweeted out they respect the right to peaceful protests but police will go after those responsible for vandalism in any instance.
Cops & Community Working Together
Below you can view an interactive map of graffiti conditions reported in communities throughout New York City and view photos of our work cleaning these locations. https://t.co/SDHCG8TuuB— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 12, 2021
Police say vandalism is not part of a peaceful protest.
