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Austin Police Officer Hurt In Street Racing Takeover; Footage Shows Mob Swarm Police Car

Police in Austin, Texas, said one officer was injured in connection to a number of “street racing incidents” across the state capital Saturday night.

The Austin Police Department announced on Sunday that the riotous behavior resulted in several police cars being damaged in addition to the injury.

“APD is committed to stopping this conduct,” the department said in a tweet. “Lawbreaking in this manner will result in enforcement and arrest. Our community’s safety is the #1 priority for APD.”

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Austin Police Officer Hurt In Street Racing Takeover; Footage Shows Mob Swarm Police Car
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Police in Austin, Texas, said one officer was injured in connection to a number of ā€œstreet racing incidentsā€ across the state capital Saturday night.

The Austin Police Department announced on Sunday that the riotous behavior resulted in several police cars being damaged in addition to the injury.

ā€œAPD is committed to stopping this conduct,ā€ the department said in a tweet. ā€œLawbreaking in this manner will result in enforcement and arrest. Our community’s safety is the #1 priority for APD.ā€

Police did not immediately release any details on the identity of the officer or the severity of his or her injuries.

Video footage posted to social media shows cars wildly spinning in circles andĀ large crowds confronting law enforcement and even launching what appears to be fireworks at police vehicles.

Austin police said in an overnight tweet that they were investigating a number of ā€œstreet racing incidentsā€ across Austin.

ā€œThe department wants to reiterate this behavior is reckless & poses significant risks and dangers to the public,ā€ Austin police said. ā€œAPD remains committed to enforcing the law and keeping our community safe.ā€

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