Threats of violence posted on social media led the city of Akron and organizers of the East Akron Labor Day Parade to provide extra security and make adjustments to the event, Mayor Shammas Malik said Sept. 1.

He said the event concluded without incident.

“Earlier today, threats of violence were made via social media against the East Akron Labor Day Parade. Out of an abundance of caution and due to these security concerns, the City of Akron and Akron Police Department worked together with the organizers to adjust to a smaller parade route with increased security to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators," Malik said in a statement released to media. "Our concerns were relayed to organizers, attendees, and volunteers in an effort for full transparency."

Malik said the city

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