Children injured with pepper spray during Times Square protest

NEW YORK – Multiple children were injured when a protester discharged pepper spray Wednesday in Times Square, police confirm.

Video from the scene appears to show a woman spraying something into the crowd. She is later seen being taken into custody.

Video also shows children crying in pain, with some having water pour over their eyes.

The NYPD has not released how many children were hurt or the extent of their injuries.

Pro-Israeli, pro-Palestinian protesters gather in Times Square

Earlier in the evening, a former Israel Defense Forces official was scheduled to speak in Times Square at an event being advertised as "A Night to Honor Israel."

The event drew both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators to the area of Seventh Avenue by 46th Street.

Six people were arrested.

The New York City Police Department was prepared for potential protests. The block was barricaded off with patrols at every corner.