A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday morning outside a migrant center in New York City as a fight erupted among a crowd of over 400 asylum seekers, the New York Post reported.
The altercation resulted in injuries to two police officers and the arrest of two men, according to the New York Post. Eyewitnesses and city officials said the incident was triggered when a man attempted to cut into the line while holding a cup of coffee, accidentally spilling it on others, the outlet reported.
The situation quickly escalated as a physical confrontation broke out, the outlet reported. One individual allegedly punched the person who reportedly tried to cut the line, allegedly leading to a tumble and a growing melee.
“People were punching each other and fighting — a lot of people,” said Samantha Hernandez, a 27-year-old migrant from Mexico who witnessed the chaos. “I think they were…
