Gov. Maura Healey and her GOP gubernatorial rivals all sounded off on Tuesday, declaring that bail for the two Rhode Island men charged with taking over a Boston street and attacking city police officers should have been higher.

“These individuals’ behavior was completely destructive, dangerous and against the law,” Healey said in a statement shared with the Herald. “I’m disgusted by these meetups, and I will be taking action to support law enforcement and hold accountable anyone who attacks our police and communities to the fullest extent of the law.

“Bail should have been set higher as the prosecution requested,” the governor added.

Healey took her stance on Tuesday afternoon after Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve issued a press release calling for bail reform earl

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