Watch: New York police, protesters clash over tent encampment eviction in front of police station

Authorities in Albany, N.Y., and protesters set up in a tent encampment outside a police station for nearly a week violently clashed Thursday when police tried clearing the area. Eight people were arrested on an array of charges, including disorderly conduct, obstruction of governmental administration and second-degree riot, WTEN-TV reported. Five were released and given court appearance tickets and three were taken to Albany County jail. -- More videos...

pic.twitter.com/oLNvUsUCW0

— Eduardo Medina (@byEduardoMedina) April 22, 2021