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When a Berkeley police bicycle officer spotted a couple of youths brawling in the 2100 block of Shattuck Avenue Tuesday noon, he didn’t expect he’d be joining the fray. 

But a gaggle of other students was watching the dustup, and when the officer attempted intervention, the crowd turned on him. 

“He was assaulted by a large number of Berkeley High School students,” said Berkeley police spokesperson Officer Ed Galvan. “He was hit and kicked, and during the fight he injured his arm and shoulder.” 

Police estimated that about 10 students of both sexes were involved in the fight, and several were taken into custody and brought to the police station. Galvan said he didn’t know the cause of the original fight. 

In lieu of criminal charges, Galvan said it is possible the students may be referred back to the high school for administrative discipline. 

Galvan said the injured officer was expected back at work soon.