Melee between street performers breaks out in Times Square, witnesses say

TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- A brawl broke out among several people Saturday night in the heart of Times Square.

Cell phone video shows the incident that began as a dispute before escalating into a fight.

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It took place at 47th Street and Broadway around 9 p.m.

NYPD officers, some on horseback, arrived to help bring the situation under control.

According to an eyewitness, the brawl broke out among street performers.

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