Striking Workers Attacked In Downtown LA: Police

LOS ANGELES — Police are seeking the public’s help to find out who’s been assaulting striking workers in downtown Los Angeles after two recent attacks, authorities announced Sunday.

The first incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. Jan. 21 in the 900 block of Figueroa Street, where a picket line had formed in front of a hotel, police said. A man and woman in the group were hit by metal ball bearings and suffered minor abrasions, according to police.

Then, at about 8:40 a.m. Jan. 22, three men were struck with ball bearings when demonstrators gathered to picket, police said. One man was treated at the scene for minor lacerations and the other two refused treatment, according to police.

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There is no suspect description, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 213-996-1839. Tips after hours or on weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. To remain anonymous, call 800-222-8477, visit www.lacrimestoppers.org, or download the P3 Tips application and select LA Regional Crime Stoppers as the local program.