Five men were arrested after a scuffle with police officers on Mathew Street.
The incident took place on Tuesday, January 25 and was captured on camera by a passer-by.
It is believed the incident occurred when officers attempted to stop and search a man.
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Others were reported to have become obstructive and began to push the officers, which led to a scuffle and several arrests.
Merseyside Police said: "Officers were on Mathew Street in Liverpool city centre at around 11pm on Tuesday 25th January when they attempted to stop a male to conduct a search.
"As they did so a number of other males were reported to have become obstructive, shouting, swearing and pushing officers.
"A 28 year-old man from Hampshire was arrested on suspicion of affray and being drunk and disorderly
"A 52 year-old man from Hampshire was arrested on suspicion of affray
"A 53 year-old man from Hampshire was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a constable
"A 22 year-old from Hampshire was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a constable, using threatening/abusive/insulting words or behaviour and criminal damage
"A 22 year-old man from Hampshire was arrested on suspicion of affray
"All have been released under investigation pending further enquiries."
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