68 Occupy Wall Street protesters arrested

At least one person accused of assaulting a police officer, authorities say

The Associated Press

Posted: Jan 1, 2012 1:43 PM ET

Last Updated: Jan 1, 2012 3:20 PM ET

Occupy Wall Street protesters carry a barricade they removed from Zuccotti Park in New York on Saturday. The demonstrators took police barricades, piled them up and celebrated on top of them. (Stephanie Keith/Associated Press)

Authorities say dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested as they tore down the barricades surrounding New York City's Zuccotti Park just before midnight on New Year's Eve.

Police say 68 people were arrested during the scuffle. At least one person was accused of assaulting a police officer, who suffered cuts on one hand. Other charges include trespassing, disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment.

Protester Jason Amadi says he was pepper-sprayed when police tried to prevent the crowd of about 500 demonstrators from taking down the barricades. Amadi says the crowd piled the barricade pieces in the centre of the park and stood on top of them, chanting and singing.

Police are still processing arrests but say some protesters have been released. No other details were available Sunday.

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