30-07-2025
Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval: 'Arrests are forthcoming' in viral fight video
Arrests are forthcoming in the violent fight in Downtown Cincinnati on the night of July 25, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said in a press release.
"I am out outraged by the vicious fight that occurred Downtown," Pureval said in the statement. "It is horrifying to watch, and this unacceptable and disgusting behavior is intolerable in any part of our community."
Pureval said he has been in "consistent communication" with Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge since a crowd erupted in violence at the corner of the Fourth and Elm streets late on July 25.
"Our police have been working around the clock to investigate and bring perpetrators of violence to justice," he said.
Based on their investigation, he added, "I am confident that arrests are forthcoming."
Pureval said city officials do not believe the fight was connected to the Cincinnati Music Fest, Reds games, the Big3 tournament or any of the large events that night.
Pureval did not immediately respond to a call from Cory Bowman, his opponent in this fall's mayoral race, to remove Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long from her position.
This story was republished to add a video.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Any arrests in downtown Cincinnati fight video
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