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Fists fly in wild teen brawl outside Redfern Oval on junior league grand final day

Police were called to Redfern Oval after reports of a brawl between a group of teenage girls outside of the stadium on grand final day. Watch the shocking footage.

Wild teen brawl at Redfern

Police were called to Redfern Oval after reports of a brawl between a group of teenage girls.

Officers stood guard at a Redfern Oval exit after blocking Chalmers St in Sydney’s central this afternoon.

A large crowd was in the area with the Souths Juniors grand finals being played at the oval.

Seven police cars from South Sydney Police Area Command along with neighbouring commands and specialist units pulled up at the scene on Sunday about 3pm.

There was a large Police presence throughout the game outside Redfern Oval after an unrelated incident in the street outside the oval. Picture: John Appleyard
There was a large Police presence throughout the game outside Redfern Oval after an unrelated incident in the street outside the oval. Picture: John Appleyard

“It’s believed a group of teenage girls who had been watching a football game at the nearby oval were involved in a fight outside the stadium,” police state.

“Police have been told a large crowd then left the stadium and were involved in a brawl after becoming aware of the earlier incident.

The brawl. Picture: Supplied
The brawl. Picture: Supplied

“The crowd was dispersed and inquiries into the incident are underway.”

Police also entered the venue and gave chase on foot to a man behind the grandstand of the oval.

Nobody was seriously injured Picture: Supplied
Nobody was seriously injured Picture: Supplied

Police state no one required medical treatment at the scene however officers have been told one of the teenagers presented at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital with a cut to her head about 5.30pm.

A witness said a there was allegedly a confrontation at a game on the oval between grand final viewers.

“Just a few scraps between spectators,” they said.

NSW Ambulance were on standby and officers have confirmed no arrests were made.

In an unrelated incident, there was a wild all-in brawl at the conclusion of the reserve grade fixture between Alexandria and Redfern.

Police investigations will continue.

Mounted police were present on the scene. Picture: John Appleyard
Mounted police were present on the scene. Picture: John Appleyard
There was a large Police presence throughout the game outside Redfern Oval after an unrelated incident in the street outside the oval. Picture: John Appleyard
There was a large Police presence throughout the game outside Redfern Oval after an unrelated incident in the street outside the oval. Picture: John Appleyard

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