Police Barricaded Washington Square Park In Anticipation Of Protest

According to a Planet terror download.com/jbapowell/status/1309001115″>Twitter tip from NYU junior Brad Powell, police began setting up barricades around Washington Square Park last night to prepare for an impending protest. Washington Square News is reporting that the move was designed as a precaution because of the looming threat of protest from New School students but that by 2 a.m., all was quiet on the Western front.

Curious, very curious. We’ll keep you updated throughout the day and feel free to drop a tip or a comment if you hear anything juicy.



2 Comments

  • [...] — as a “precaution.” The cops set up barricades on Washington Square South, but stood down by 2 am when it became clear that no protest was taking [...]

  • dene chen
    March 11, 2009

    dude, that explains why there were like two dozen cops standing outside Bobst last night. I guess spring brings out the fire in our protesters.

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