The president of a union that represents Boston police officers said that people who took part in a recent street takeover in the city were “hell-bent” on attacking law enforcement officials.

The Boston Police Department reported that the incident involved over 100 individuals engaged in street racing activities shortly after 2 a.m. on October 5. Officers encountered a crowd attempting to assault police vehicles using fireworks, cones, poles, and other objects.

One of the police cruisers suffered significant damage after being set ablaze, requiring it to be towed from the scene, according to officials.

Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association President Larry Calderone told Fox News Digital that those participating in the street takeover were focused on attacking officers.

Police in Boston said a group of over 100 people participated in a street takeover on Oct. 5. (Charlotte Aunger via Storyful)

Simran Nalhatra, who witnessed the street takeover, told 25News, “It was like a riot.”

“We saw someone get arrested, and we looked to our right, and there was this cop car on fire,” Nalhatra recalled. “It was really scary. I was like, ‘I don’t know why it was so loud,’ and everyone’s screaming, and it went on for an hour or two.”

Two people were arrested during the street takeover – Julian Bowers, 18, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and William Cantwell, 19, from Warwick, Rhode Island. They were charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property over $1,200.

Police in Boston say the street takeover resulted in a cruiser being torched. (WFXT)

Bowers is accused of throwing objects at police officers and at cruisers, while Cantwell allegedly used a pole to smash a police cruiser.

The two men pleaded not guilty and the judge set bail at $500 for Bowers and $1,000 for Cantwell, and both were seen fist-bumping after learning the bail amount, CBS News reported. Prosecutors had asked for $15,000 cash bail for Bowers and $20,000 for Cantwell.