Female motorist is arrested by the NYPD after she 'plowed her car into a group of Justice for George protesters in Manhattan' - injuring at least seven - when 'they surrounded her'
- Motorist plows into BLM protesters near Lexington and East 39th Street
- Protesters reportedly surrounded car as demonstration spilled out into street
- Car's driver then hit the accelerator and mowed down several protesters
- Ambulances and emergency vehicles were called to scene just after 4pm Friday
- Police said the driver stayed on the scene after the collision
- At least six people were said to be injured. Extent of injuries is unclear
At least seven people were injured when a female motorist plowed into a group of around 50 Black Lives Matter protesters in New York City on Friday afternoon.
Several ambulances and emergency vehicles were seen at East 39th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan just after 4pm on Friday. The extent of the injuries is not clear.
Between 40 and 50 protesters were demonstrating nearby, according to WABC-TV.
Police said the driver stayed on the scene after colliding into the demonstrators and was taken to a local precinct for questioning.
At least seven people were injured when a motorist plowed into a group of some 50 Black Lives Matter protesters who were demonstrating in New York City on Friday afternoon. Pictured an NYPD officer surrounds a car after it struck protester
Bikes lay on the ground after a car struck multiple Black Lives Matter protesters in Manhattan
An injured protester is seen being loaded into an ambulance following the incident
Several ambulances, emergency vehicles and NYPD officers were seen at East 39th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan just after 4pm on Friday
A protester holds up their mangled bicycle after they and their bike were struck by the vehicle Friday
Officers blocked off the area and advised the general public to steer clear of 3rd Avenue & 39th Street
Officers gather around a black car thought to be the vehicle that plowed into demonstrators
An NYPD officer picks up a jacket from the street in the aftermath of Friday's incident in the heart of the Big Apple
The incident unfolded at 4:08 p.m. on East 39th and 3rd Avenue in the heart of Manhattan where a group of protesters were holding a 'Justice for George' demonstration for George Floyd.
Several of the protesters were in the roadway and are said to have surrounded a car.
Moments afterward, the driver of the car drove into the group, hitting an unknown number of people and injuring at least seven.
Several of those hurt were taken to a hospital. Their injuries are not considered serious, however no further details about their conditions is known.
'The injuries look to be non-life-threatening at this point,' an NYPD spokesperson told DailyMail.com.
The NYPD confirmed the vehicle was being driven by a woman but gave no further details about her identity.
She was stopped at the scene and taken to a local police precinct for questioning.
Video posted to social media by @_antwan1_ shows police arresting one woman who is believed to be the driver of the car. The woman in the footage is young and white and is being led away by officers as demonstrators appear be shouting at her.
Separate footage posted online shows a different white woman kneeling on the ground as she was also detained by officers.
Witnesses said on social media there was a female passenger in the car at the time alongside the female driver.
An NYPD spokesperson said it was unknown at this point if the driver accidentally struck the demonstrators or if it was a targeted attack.
They said the investigation is ongoing and it is not yet known if any charges will be brought against her.
However a police official told WABC-TV the collision did not appear to be intentional.
According to the outlet she may have accelerated in fear when protesters surrounded her car which was already at the intersection when the incident unfolded.
Video posted to social media shows police arresting one woman who is believed to be the driver of the car. The woman in the footage is young and white and is being led away by officers as demonstrators appear be shouting at her
Separate footage posted online shows a different white woman kneeling on the ground as she was also detained by officers. Witnesses said on social media there was a female passenger in the car at the time alongside the female driver
Numerous FDNY vehicles, ambulances and police cars were on the scene as the investigation is ongoing
It is not yet clear if the collision was accidental or intentional and - if deliberate - what the motive may be
Several ambulances and emergency vehicles were seen at East 39th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan just after 4pm on Friday
This bicyclist and bicycle were struck by the vehicle during the protest at East 39 Street and 3rd Avenue
A witness holds a part of the grill of the BMW which struck protesters at East 39 Street and 3rd Avenue
Police tape cordons off the area where the collision occurred as officers investigate what happened
Between 40 and 50 protesters were demonstrating nearby when the incident unfolded, according to WABC-TV
Police said the driver stayed on the scene after colliding into the demonstrators and is being questioned by officers
The NYPD has urged the public to avoid the area of 3rd Avenue & 39th Street in Manhattan 'due to a vehicle collision involving multiple pedestrians'
At least seven have been injured. Their conditions are unknown but they are said to be non-life-threatening
An injured demonstrator lies in the back of an ambulance. Several people were taken to hospital following the incident
According to CBS Local, a protest was being held in the area for those on hunger strike at an ICE facility in Bergen County, New Jersey, at the time of the collision
Dozens of NYPD officers were on the scene with several surrounding a black car in the street, assumed to be the vehicle involved in the incident.
Bicycles were seen lying on the ground just inside the area that was cordoned off with police tape.
The NYPD has urged the public to avoid the area of 3rd Avenue & 39th Street in Manhattan 'due to a vehicle collision involving multiple pedestrians.'
Several reports said the protest was being held for those on hunger strike at an ICE facility in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Multiple people being held in the government facility have gone without food for four weeks now to draw attention to their poor treatment.
However the NYPD confirmed to DailyMail.com that the incident involved people gathered for a 'Justice for George' protest, adding that it was possible that demonstrations were being held for multiple issues around the same time.
Several protesters were also detained by NYPD officers including one for obstructing governmental administration, the outlet reported.
Information at this time is preliminary. More updates to follow.
Several ambulances and emergency vehicles were seen at East 39th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan just after 4pm on Friday
According to initial reports from the scene, a motorist plowed into a group of protesters at an intersection near Lexington Avenue and 39th Street on Friday just after 4pm
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