Witnesses say the group had been standing peacefully in line when officers began clearing the area for crowd control. During the rush, one man appeared to be struck by an officer’s baton as people shouted in confusion.
The incident quickly spread online, with many viewers questioning the tactics used in such a crowded setting. Others argued that the mounted officers were simply responding to an escalating situation nearby.
Authorities have yet to release a full statement about what led to the incident. The video continues to gain traction on social media, fueling debate over the use of mounted police in dense city environments.
