Several officers lost their balance and fell to the floor.
The officers, who until now had kept together, fell into their several positions, and gave the words of command.
The officer fell and was hit 10 to 15 times more, the police said.
Then he departed, his officers falling into line behind him.
Eleven officers and 176 men fell out of about 550 actually engaged.
The few officers still on their feet fell to the ground.
The officer, who may have been hit, fell into the water and swam away.
In the latter engagement he took control of the defense after senior officers fell.
The officer fell and was hit 10 to 15 times, she said.
The officer, looking disappointed, fell back out of the charge.