Up to 1,000 riot police launched a dramatic raid early this morning on Occupy Wall Street as Mayor Bloomberg finally lost patience with a protest camp that has become a global movement's focal point.
More than 200 people were arrested as police stormed the camp at Zuccotti Park in Manhattan, New York, in the dead of night - where some protesters have been since it was set up in mid-September.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the park was evacuated overnight to 'reduce the risk of confrontation' - but major clashes were seen and the evicted protesters are now regrouping nearby.
But Mayor Bloomberg's move was overturned when a judge issued a temporary order effectively allowing protesters to return to Zuccotti Park, although they are not all heading back there just yet.
He has been in constant contact with the park's owner Brookfield Properties, which asked for help to enforce their rules. 'But make no mistake - the final decision to act was mine,' Mayor Bloomberg said. More + photos...
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More than 200 people were arrested as police stormed the camp at Zuccotti Park in Manhattan, New York, in the dead of night - where some protesters have been since it was set up in mid-September.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the park was evacuated overnight to 'reduce the risk of confrontation' - but major clashes were seen and the evicted protesters are now regrouping nearby.
But Mayor Bloomberg's move was overturned when a judge issued a temporary order effectively allowing protesters to return to Zuccotti Park, although they are not all heading back there just yet.
He has been in constant contact with the park's owner Brookfield Properties, which asked for help to enforce their rules. 'But make no mistake - the final decision to act was mine,' Mayor Bloomberg said. More + photos...
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