Just the beginning --- According to police, officers attempted to disperse a disorderly group on West 42nd St. when a physical altercation occurred. When the officers attempted to place an individual in custody, the suspects began to kick and punch the officers, according to the NYPD. The suspects then fled.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell called the attack on the two police officers "reprehensible" and said the attackers were "cowards." Chell criticized the release of the suspects, saying they "should be sitting in Rikers right now, on bail. Should be indicted this week and taken off our streets."-- https://abcnews.go.com/US/5-asylum-seekers-arrested-assault-police-officers-times/story?id=106825390