NEW: Three Protesters Chained to Textron Building Arrested by Providence Police

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

GoLocalProv News Team and Kate Nagle

Providence Police and Fire arrested three protesters who chained themselves to the Textron building in downtown Providence Thursday morning.

See Protest Photos BELOW

Public safety personnel were on the scene to cut the chains of the protesters before taking them away.

Individuals who were holding a sign in front of the building which read "Textron Stop Killing & Maiming Civilians" refused to comment.

Textron Systems is an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing firm headquartered in Providence.

Arrests, Charges Forthcoming

Lt. George Smith with the Providence Police Department said the protesters would be charged.

"They aren't violent, but they are obstructing a business," said Smith. "They will be charged."

PHOTOS: Textron Fire in Downtown Providence

Photo of Fire from Weybosset Street.

Textron blaze from below on Weybosset Street at 11:20 a.m.

Mayor Jorge Elorza on site.

Hundreds of emergency personnel responded to the event.

Scene from Weybosset Street.

Mayor Elorza with Public Safety Commissioner Pare.

Fire Department response was massive.

Elorza reviewing the fire.

Fire Department responding in masse.