SFPD Arrest Demonstrators, Tourists and Movie-going Minors

San Francisco Police were determined not to allow demonstrators into the same street they had marched during the October, January and February rallies. Around 175 protesters were arrested at Third and Market without warning. Among the arrested were two girls of twelve and thirteen who did not participate in the demonstration, but had just seen a movie at the Metreon. Non-English speaking Japanese tourist, in the United States for only a few days, was arrested while being at the wrong place at the wrong time. He was not even aware of the protests. One woman was struck across the crown of her head and choked.