Around 200 youths brawl at Adelaide’s Glenelg beach, two arrested
About 200 youths were involved in a mass brawl at Glenelg beach in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon, prompting police to bring in extra officers, including mounted police. Two teenagers were arrested and charged with disorderly behaviour; the incident disrupted a busy foreshore frequented by families and weekend visitors.
Witnesses said the crowd had gathered to watch a game of “run it straight”, in which one player runs at another who tries to tackle them. They said the group returned after initially dispersing when police asked, and a rugby ball was thrown at a female officer, who was not hurt. Police have announced extra patrols along the coast from Largs Bay to Glenelg after a series of recent disturbances at local beaches.
- Around 200 youths were involved in a Glenelg beach brawl.
- Two teenagers were charged with disorderly behaviour.
- Police are increasing coastal patrols after repeated disturbances.
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Glenelg is a seaside suburb of Adelaide, with a popular beach and foreshore used by families and visitors. The area is part of South Australia, where state police respond to public disorder and can increase patrols when concerns arise.
“Run it straight” is a game in which one person runs towards another, who tries to tackle them. Large groups gathering for the game can draw attention from police, particularly when crowds disrupt public spaces or people’s safety is at risk.
The foreshore is a shared public area, so disturbances can affect residents, businesses and visitors. Extra patrols along the coast are intended to address a series of recent beach disturbances.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Popular Adelaide tourist hotspot thrown into chaos after another eruption of violence – with more than 200 youths involved in wild brawl”.