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All photos: Andrew Burton/AP/Press Association Images
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Occupy Wall Street
Gallery: Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Fourteen people were arrested today after campaigners won a reprieve on their removal from lower Manhattan.
PROTESTERS IN THE Occupy Wall Street movement in New York won a postponement on their removal today – but clashed with police during celebrations of the victory.
A confrontation between activists and authorities at Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan was expected earlier today after the company that owns the park said it would power-wash the area, meaning protesters would be forced to move.
The cleaning was postponed – but as people streamed into the streets in apparent celebration, disputes erupted with police. Reuters reports that 14 people were arrested, and a number of photos show protesters apparently injured.
The Guardian reports that Occupy Wall Street said said in a statement: “This development has emboldened the movement and sent a clear message that the power of the people has prevailed against Wall Street.”
Hundreds of people have been camped at Zuccotti Park for several weeks, in a protest against political and financial elites that has spread to cities around the world including Dublin.
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police
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