21/07/2015
Police Issue Warning Over Pre-Arranged Fights
Police have issued a warning to young people following a pre-arranged fight in Belfast on Sunday afternoon.
Up to 200 youths gathered to watch a pre-arranged fight which resulted in two 14-year-old girls getting arrested.
A 37-year-old man was also arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and has been reported to the Public Prosecution Service.
Local Policing Chief Inspector Robert Murdie said: "We know that these fights are being organised through social media and we would urge young people not to get involved in this this type of behaviour.
"We cannot have groups of youths fighting in the streets. Someone will get seriously hurt so we need the support of the community to put a stop to this now.
"Pre-arranged fights may start off between one or two people but could quickly escalate and the potential for serious injury cannot be underestimated. Younger children in particular could find themselves being drawn into a situation that is potentially very dangerous.
"We will continue to monitor reports of pre-arranged fights and respond appropriately, including focusing patrols in certain areas over particular times."
(CD/JP)
Up to 200 youths gathered to watch a pre-arranged fight which resulted in two 14-year-old girls getting arrested.
A 37-year-old man was also arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and has been reported to the Public Prosecution Service.
Local Policing Chief Inspector Robert Murdie said: "We know that these fights are being organised through social media and we would urge young people not to get involved in this this type of behaviour.
"We cannot have groups of youths fighting in the streets. Someone will get seriously hurt so we need the support of the community to put a stop to this now.
"Pre-arranged fights may start off between one or two people but could quickly escalate and the potential for serious injury cannot be underestimated. Younger children in particular could find themselves being drawn into a situation that is potentially very dangerous.
"We will continue to monitor reports of pre-arranged fights and respond appropriately, including focusing patrols in certain areas over particular times."
(CD/JP)
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