Cops break up several young men involved in punch-up at Collaroy

A stern warning from a senior police officer to parents with children running amok on Sydney’s northern beaches has fallen on deaf ears as police were called to a punch-up around midnight on Friday. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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A stern warning from a senior police officer to the parents of children running amok on Sydney’s northern beaches has fallen on deaf ears.

About midnight on Friday, police were called to Collaroy, near the Surf Life Saving Club, after a punch-up involving several young men.

Officers had to chase one teenager through a park before tackling him to the ground and handcuffing him.

Cops tackling a teen after he fled from police. Picture: Damian Hofman

The brawl happened near Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club. Picture: Damian Hofman

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Two other teens attempted to board a bus on Pittwater Road but the driver called police.

Officers then had to board the bus and pull the teenagers, who made rude gestures to a photographer at the scene, off.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station for questioning but released without charge, a police spokesman confirmed.

A number of teens had to be pulled off the bus after the driver called the police. Picture: Damian Hofman

A 15-year-old was arrested but was later released without charge. Picture: Damian Hofman

Two men were treated by paramedics for facial injuries. Picture: Damian Hofman

Meanwhile, two other men — a 20-year-old and a 21-year-old — were treated by paramedics for facial injuries, including a bloodied nose.

The late night melee comes after the area’s top cop — Superintendent Dave Darcy — issued an extraordinary edict to local parents, urging them to pull their kids into line.

Northern Beaches Superintendant Dave Darcy is stunned at the freedom young teens have in the area. Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

He sent this letter out to parents in the Northern Beaches.

In a letter to parents last week, Supt Darcy said there had been an extraordinary deterioration in the behaviour of young people as young as 13 in the area.

“I’m also surprised at the freedom enjoyed, particularly by the 13 and 14-year-olds who are roaming our streets at midnight under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” he wrote.

“It’s behaviour that’s escalated from the problematic to, in some cases, the criminal.”

Originally published as Cops break up several young men involved in punch-up at Collaroy