Police moved in to New York's Zuccotti Park early Tuesday, November 15, surprising many Occupy Wall Street protesters who had camped there for almost two months.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
Police moved in to New York's Zuccotti Park early Tuesday, November 15, surprising many Occupy Wall Street protesters who had camped there for almost two months.
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Continuing concerns about public health and safety and the impact of the protests on nearby businesses, as well as the rights of others to use the park, prompted city officials to dismantle the camp, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
Continuing concerns about public health and safety and the impact of the protests on nearby businesses, as well as the rights of others to use the park, prompted city officials to dismantle the camp, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
Police arrested more than 100 people, according to Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
Police arrested more than 100 people, according to Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne.
An arrested protester screams from a police van Tuesday.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
An arrested protester screams from a police van Tuesday.
After they were forced to leave the park, several hundred protesters marched to Foley Square.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
After they were forced to leave the park, several hundred protesters marched to Foley Square.
Workers clean up Zuccotti Park on Tuesday after protesters were removed.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
Workers clean up Zuccotti Park on Tuesday after protesters were removed.
Circumstances at the park had become "unbearable," Bloomberg said.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
Circumstances at the park had become "unbearable," Bloomberg said.
Protesters regroup in Foley Square on Tuesday morning.
Police evict Zuccotti Park protesters —
Protesters regroup in Foley Square on Tuesday morning.