A fight erupted at Manhattan Criminal Court Tuesday, authorities said.

A ceramic blade typically smuggled into a secure setting as contraband was recovered, according to a law enforcement source, and several people were taken into custody by court officers.

One person was punched in the face , a second source said.

Two of those in custody were accused of punching a third person in the face, though they have not yet been charged.

The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on the seventh floor of 111 Centre St.

It appears, sources said, that six people were involved in the initial confrontation.

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