Newburgh Cops: Officers Assaulted by Partygoers

NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- Police in a Hudson Valley city say some of their officers were attacked by people attending a street party held after Sunday's Puerto Rican Day Parade in Manhattan.

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Newburgh police officials say officers tried to break up a brawl that broke out Sunday night during the street party in Newburgh. Authorities say some people in the crowd tossed bottles and rocks at the officers and one of the cops was struck in the face by a table leg.

No serious injuries were reported. Police say they arrested four people, charging them with disorderly conduct and inciting a riot.

Newburgh police call in help from other law enforcement agencies, including state police and local town police and sheriff's deputies.

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