Arrests Made in Ferguson as Tensions Continue to Flare

Several protesters were arrested in Ferguson Thursday night after police chief Tom Jackson attempted to talk to demonstrators calling for his resignation, KMOV-TV reported.

PHOTO (@kodacohen): Ferguson police chief Tom Jackson talks to protesters before arrests: pic.twitter.com/QxUsTzhMLQ

— TheBlazeNOW (@TheBlazeNOW) September 26, 2014

PHOTO (@tonycolombo971): Tension high in Ferguson tonight as protesters demonstrate outside police department: pic.twitter.com/33BbscXqSf

— TheBlazeNOW (@TheBlazeNOW) September 26, 2014

The exact number of arrested protesters was not known, but according to KMOV, the arrests were made after shoving broke out behind Jackson as he addressed the crowd.

Video appeared to capture the intense scuffle between officers and demonstrators on video.

VIDEO (@csmcdaniel): Chaos erupts in Ferguson as protesters demand police chief’s resignation: https://t.co/wXDV9YAm38

— TheBlazeNOW (@TheBlazeNOW) September 26, 2014

Earlier in the evening, individuals locked arms and shut down a street.

Jackson had released a video statement Thursday apologizing for his handling of the Michael Brown case.

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