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Campus protests live updates: 'Horrific violence' on UCLA campus after police clear New York protest - BBC News Campus protests live: NYC police arrest around 300 at universities in 'massive operation', mayor says - BBC News
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Phil McCausland Commissioner Edward Caban is speaking now.
Reporting outside Columbia University He says the situation at Columbia deteriorated to the point where the public, staff and students were at risk.
While we wait for the press conference, let me tell you about the scene in this part of New York this morning. Approximately 300 arrests were made, he confirms, adding that the preliminary charges include trespass, criminal mischief and burglary.
The streets around Columbia University are relatively quiet after last night's police raid. There are the usual rhythms of commuters making their way to work or school. He says they will now let the justice system play out.
The only hiccup for New Yorkers’ typical morning routine is the labyrinth of steel barricades on Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues, the notable presence of police and private security at every campus entrance, and the camera crews roaming the university's perimeter. Once it become clear public safety was a concern, the New York police were called “to do their job”.
There's a queue to enter the campus itself. Security had tightened and there's only one entrance for students, faculty and staff. He says they "tried to lock us out" but the people of New York will never be locked out and will work together to keep the city safe.
Some have been turned away by the guards if they are deemed “not essential”. The entrance is on Amsterdam Avenue, right next to Hamilton Hall - the building protesters occupied yesterday.
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