Apr 17, 2008 12:25 am US/Eastern
Dozens Involved In Wild Brawl In Nyack
Cops From 7 Departments Needed To Stop Massive Fight Involving Knives, Bats, Claw Hammers & Even An Ax
NYACK, N.Y. (CBS/AP) ―
Police say two people have been injured and five people arrested after dozens fought in the streets of the Rockland County village of Nyack.
Orangetown police say fights among 40 to 50 people broke out Wednesday afternoon.
It took police officers from seven departments to finally break up the fights, which continued across Nyack for an hour.
Police say some involved in the fight were armed with knives, bats and an ax.
They say one man was stabbed and hit with a claw hammer; a second person was hit in the head with a hammer.
Both victims were treated and released from a hospital.
Police say they have arrested five people, including one of the injured, on charges including disorderly conduct, menacing, trespassing and possession of marijuana.
Investigators believe the fights are gang-related.
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