Large groups of marchers protesting the
Eric Garner grand jury decision have been disrupting spots across the city, from the Manhattan Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge to Union Square to 1 Police Plaza to midtown.
Earlier, police arrested 16 at the Manhattan Bridge, part of a group of roughly 100 that hit the bridge around 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
Around midnight, there were reports that protestors were destroying property at Reade Street and Church Street.
At 1 a.m. Friday, police dispatch said at least two groups of marchers were milling around 57-58th streets and headed from 6th to 7th Ave. in Manhattan. One group had about 100 marchers; a nearby group had 200.
P.O. said, "We have to corral these guys."
At the same time, at 51st Street and 8th Ave, a police officer had difficulty breathing and briefly went unconscious (around 1 a.m. Friday morning). Dispatch announced at 1:10 a.m. that he had regained consciousness and became alert.
Stephan Keegan reported via Twitter that a call is out for marchers to head to Gracie Mansion.
"Mass arrests" are ongoing, according to Breaking911. Police have brought in white Corrections buses.
At 1:25 a.m., a group going east on Madison at 57th Street was reported to be throwing garbage intothe street. Tweeter Adam T. James reported a "riot" and cops with mace.
Another group of 200 was reported at 61th and Lexington headed northbound. Police hope to split the group into smaller, more managable segments.
At 1:35 a.m., another group was headed for the Triboro Bridge.
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