George Floyd protests in NYC turn violent: Officers punched, pelted, more than 40 people arrested

New York City police arrested more than 40 demonstrators Thursday evening after violent protests that followed the death of a man in police custody in Minnesota earlier in the week, police said.

The NYPD told Fox News that multiple officers sustained injuries, including one who was struck in the head with a garbage can and another who was punched in the face.

Police detaining a protesters in New York City as tensions escalated over the death of George Floyd. An abundance of videos shared on social media showed protesters clashing with police, as well as scenes of more peaceful marching and chanting.Demonstrations continued as the sun went down, with throngs of people packing the streets in various parts of Manhattan.

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