Boston police arrest 27 people during protests around 'Free Speech' rally

(Reuters) - Boston police arrested 27 people in protests surrounding a "Free Speech" rally, Police Commissioner William Evans told reporters on Saturday.

Most of the arrests were for disorderly conduct, with some for assault and battery during scuffles between police and protesters, Evans said.

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(Reporting by Scott Malone; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)

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