A disturbing video posted to social media shows a Cincinnati police officer on the ground being punched and kicked repeatedly by members of a large crowd during Halloween night chaos in the Short Vine area of Corryville, near the University of Cincinnati.
Police were called to the area around 11 p.m. after reports of a large crowd yelling during the Halloween events.
The clip, posted by the account Signal 99 Cincinnati, captures the end of the assault and does not show the officer being jumped at the beginning of the attack.
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In the post, the account stated that crowds on Short Vine destroyed property, set fires, vandalized vehicles, started fights, and assaulted officers who were trying to keep people safe, with the officer in the video requiring stitches and medical attention.
The poster urged anyone who recognizes the attacker or others standing nearby taking pictures to contact Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 or reach out to Cincinnati police directly.
