Brawls as hundreds gatecrash Langwarrin 16th birthday bash
A SHOCKING video shows ugly scenes as hundreds of gatecrashers — some armed with metal poles and batons — raided a 16th birthday party in Langwarrin and brawled among themselves and with guests.
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AN UNDERAGE party at Langwarrin spiralled out of control as hundreds of gatecrashers brawled among themselves and with guests.
Police were called to disperse a crowd of several hundred youths after gatecrashers — some armed with metal poles and batons — assaulted people outside the property in Grassmere Rd.
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Senior Sergeant Phil Hulley said multiple fights broke out at the party — believed to have been held for a 16-year-old — about 10.30pm on Friday night.
Two men in their 40s were injured after being attacked by gatecrashers.
Sen Sgt Hulley said a man, 46, was taken to Frankston Hospital to be treated for cuts and abrasions while another man, 44, was treated for similar injuries at the scene.
A Narre Warren man, 18, was arrested and is due to appear at Frankston Court soon to face serious charges, including affray.
Video posted online shows youths chanting vile abuse at police and references to a gang.
Sen Sgt Hulley said social media posts that in effect advertised under age parties were a recipe for disaster.
“Police strongly advise against posting (party details) on Facebook, so uninvited people don’t show up,” he said.
Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb urged parents to rethink holding 16th birthday parties at residential properties.
“Anyone who is contemplating having a 16th birthday party at their house should think again,” he said.
“These parties are routinely problematic with gatecrashers due to social media posts.
“If you want to have a 16th party, hold it at a venue with security and CCTV.”
He also urged people to register underage parties with the police partysafe program.
