New York police investigating after officers hit with snowballs: ‘criminal behaviour’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM

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New York police are investigating an incident at Washington Square Park on Monday, where officers were struck by snowballs during a large snowball fight. The incident occurred as a winter storm brought heavy snow to the Northeast. Video footage shows officers being pelted with snowballs, leading them to shove individuals to the ground. The NYPD reported that multiple officers were hit in the face and taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the behavior as criminal and stated the department is investigating the incident. No arrests have been made.

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