Washington Square Park shut down Sunday night due to crowd control issue

GREENWICH VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Washington Square Park was shut down on Sunday night as officers worked to get a rowdy crowd under control during Pride celebrations.

People were seen throwing punches, shoving and dancing on top of cars.

Police say several people are now in custody.

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