They reportedly asked first to use the bathroom, but were told it was only for paying customers. Police said officers had "politely" asked Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson to leave before finally arresting them. Ross was widely criticised after he initially said his "officers did absolutely nothing wrong" during the arrests which followed a 911 call from a Starbucks worker who said the men were trespassing, after refusing to buy anything. By AFPMore by this AuthorNEW YORK,Philadelphia's police chief publicly apologised Thursday after the arrest of two black men in a Starbucks store triggered uproar in the United States, admitting he "failed miserably" with his initial response. Police said officers had "politely" asked Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson to leave before finally arresting them.

Source: Daily Nation April 20, 2018 05:48 UTC