(CNN) With a crowd of onlookers gathered around, New York Police officers encircle a woman and her child on the ground. A family member took custody of the child after the arrest, the NYPD said. The actions of the NYPD in this video are appalling and contemptible," said Letitia James , the Public Advocate for New York City. NYPD officers pried a 1-year-old child from his mother's arms in a disturbing video that is now under review. HRA security then brought the woman to the floor and NYPD officers attempted to place her under arrest, the NYPD said.

Source: CNN December 10, 2018 16:04 UTC