Officers Hurt During Melee on Fountain Square

by Zachary Rogers

CINCINNATI (Brad Underwood) -- Cincinnati Police officers responded to Fountain Square in riot gear Saturday night after at least 2 officers were hurt amidst an unruly crowd.

There were first reports of disorderly conduct about 11 p.m.

Cincinnati Police Captain Michael Neville said fireworks were being discharged at officers and items were being thrown at officers. At least 2 officers were hurt. Neville said they suffered minor facial injuries. At least one of the people involved in the attack on officers was arrested.

It is estimated that a few thousand people were on the square at the time of the incidents. Police shut down traffic in the area causing gridlock on surrounding streets.

A person was also assaulted near Government Square. A man was seen down on the sidewalk. Cincinnati Police say they're still investigating what led up to the attack. That mas has talked to police and was released from the hospital. There are no charges being filed at this time. More information on this man will be provided when available.

Captain Neville could only say more than one person was arrested at the scene.

"We reacted an assembled in a manner to keep us safe and keep the people who were walking around Fountain Square safe," Neville said.

"Unfortunately, we did have some injuries. But at the end of it, we reacted the way we should be reacting professionally and assembling and structuring the way we should."

The situation had calmed down by 1 a.m. Sunday and traffic in the area had reopened.

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