Phoenix police used less-lethal pepper ball launchers to break up four large fights during the First Friday arts event on Dec. 5 in downtown Phoenix, authorities said.

Police said the fights involved multiple people but did not release details about what prompted the disturbances or how many individuals were involved.

"To address these fights, less-lethal pepper ball launchers were used, which effectively dispersed those involved," said Sgt. Rob Scherer, a spokesperson for the Phoenix Police Department.

See Full Page