Several arrested, cited as teens cause chaos in Center City, Philly police say – NBC10 Philadelphia

Several arrested, cited as teens cause chaos in Center City, Philly police say  NBC10 Philadelphia

Multiple people were arrested or cited after hundreds of teenagers caused chaos in Center City Sunday night, Philadelphia police said. Concerns are growing about out-of-control teenagers causing chaos in Center City Philadelphia. Police have responded to incidents over the past two evenings, and they are now taking steps to prevent it from happening again. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan reports. Another large gathering occurred in Center City a day after hundreds of teenagers caused chaos, leading to multiple arrests and citations, Philadelphia police said. Around 100 people who appeared to be teenagers gathered on 15th and Chestnut streets around 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10.

A fight broke out between Philadelphia police officers and people who appeared to be teenagers outside City Hall Monday evening, with NBC10 cameras capturing punches being thrown and several people being taken to the ground. At least five people were detained Monday, adding to the number of arrests and citations from the weekend. Video from outside City Hall shows several officers surrounding three apparent teenagers before an argument quickly escalates into a physical fight between a female officer and a young woman. Punches are thrown as other officers move in to break up the fight. Moments later, a young man is pulled from the crowd and