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A Massachusetts man was arrested after brutally biting police officers in a “violent encounter” at Boston City Hall.
According to Boston 25According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, 51-year-old Michael Williams’ “violent encounter” with authorities occurred at Boston City Hall on Friday morning at 9:40 a.m.
Authorities said a witness said Williams began yelling racial slurs at a group of people in the government building.
Boston Police Department officers attempted to detain him and asked him to immediately leave the premises.
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When he refused to leave, police attempted to arrest the 51-year-old man.
One of the officers allegedly asked him, “Do you decide to be arrested?”
“Yes, I would prefer to be arrested,” Williams responded.
During arrest efforts, Williams bit an officer on the hand, drawing blood.
The local station reported that the bite caused severe damage and heavy bleeding with parts of the officer’s skin and tissue “hanging out of his hand.”
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Williams then freed his arms and punched two officers with a closed fist before fleeing.
Police said he was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and battery on a police officer, criminal trespass, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and assault to maim.
Four officers were transported to Mass General Hospital to be treated for their injuries.
Fox News has contacted the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.
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