Tensions flared on Staten Island Tuesday night as a group of protesters attempted to prevent migrants from entering a shelter.

The incident unfolded outside a former senior facility in Midland Beach, where an MTA bus carrying adults and children was met by a crowd chanting, "Take them back, Take them back."

Before police intervention, several protesters were seen banging on the bus windows in a bid to stop its occupants from disembarking.

The protests began at around 7 p.m., with migrants eventually being able to disembark and enter the shelter sometime after midnight Wednesday morning.

The NYPD said 10 people were arrested during the confrontation.

Some demonstrators said they were concerned about neighborhood safety.

“Us as a community, we don't want this. We don't know who these people are,” one protester said.

During an interview on “Mornings On 1” Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams said he understands that New Yorkers are experiencing a lot of frustration over migrants. However, he denounced the group of protesters on Staten Island. 

“We cannot allow the numerical minority that's showing ugly display of how we deal with the crisis to be used as an example of what New Yorkers are doing,” he said. 

He added that he would not allow the city to be “bullied” out of “carrying out our responsibilities.” 

The city said the shelter will provide accommodation for up to 113 families. Additionally, it will connect migrants with city resources and services.

This incident follows similar protests weeks earlier when demonstrators sought to block the use of the former St. John Villa Academy as a shelter for migrant families on Staten Island.

While that facility is currently being used as an emergency migrant shelter, Staten Island officials and residents continue to press efforts to shut it down.

City Hall has said that of the 59,000 asylum seekers under its care, less than 2% are being housed on Staten Island.