BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Police have closed down the Mandella Market as authorities investigate an alleged assault that reportedly occurred inside the business.

Protesters gathered outside the market at Broadway and Jefferson on Tuesday, chanting that they wanted it to be shut down. Many people say there has been a history of incidents at this location. As the protests continued, police arrived and closed the business.

WATCH: Taylor Epps reports from outside the market after speaking with protesters and the market's owner Taylor Epps reports from outside Mandella Market where an alleged assault is under investigation

A sign posted on the business says it was operating without a license.

Buffalo Common Councilwoman Leah Halton-Pope spoke outside the market on Wednesday, saying s

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