SMPD Investigating Assault at 6th and Broadway in Downtown Santa Monica

6/29: Update 11:01 am: closure has been lifted

The Santa Monica Police Department is currently working Broadway between 5th Street and 6th Street. An extensive police presence and police lines have diverted traffic.

"@SantaMonicaPD is working an assault investigation in Downtown; area of 5th St./Santa Monica Blvd. is restricted to thru traffic. Thank you" tweeted Jacqueline Seabrooks, Chief of Police