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Protesters scuffle with police during pro-Palestinian march near Columbia University

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A brief scuffle broke out between protesters and NYPD officers during a pro-Palestinian march and protest near Columbia University Friday afternoon.

Chopper 4 captured video of a group protesters pushing and shoving with police and several people being led away in handcuffs at 119th Street and Amsterdam Ave.

After the scuffle, the protesters continued on with a march in Morningside Heights.

Around 5:15 p.m., another scuffle broke out on Broadway near 108th Street and at least one person appeared to be put in the back of a police vehicle by officer.

Several physical altercations with police broke out during a pro-Palestinian protest and march on Friday afternoon in Morningside Heights.

No word on any arrests from the NYPD.


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NBC New York Staff

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