Police Officer Slashed in Confrontation with 'Occupy San Francisco' Protesters
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}One police officer was slashed by a razor and another had his uniform torn and cheek cut in a clash with "Occupy San Francisco" protesters Saturday afternoon, police said.
The confrontation happened at around 3:30pm local time, as police attempted to prevent marching demonstrators from blocking a downtown intersection, the Contra Costa Times reported.
A female protester emerged from the crowd with an "exacto razor blade attached to a pen or pencil-like object," San Francisco police said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"The female slashed the inside of the officer's hand and ran back into the crowd before the officer had time to realize he was cut."
In a second incident, a protester grabbed an officer's police radio and ran back into the crowd. As the officer attempted to retrieve it, a second protester blocked the officer and tore his uniform and cut his cheek, police said, suggesting a weapon was used.
Both injured officers were treated and released at the scene.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}No one has been arrested.