Footage shows mass brawl in Edinburgh Meadows as officers tackle yobs to ground
As punches are thrown others intervene to try and break up one assault before one man picks up a bottle and starts hitting someone on the ground with it.
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Mass brawls break out in Edinburgh Meadows as police officer reportedly injured after thousands of revellers party in park
Two men were assaulted yesterday as massive groups of revellers showed up at to enjoy the sun
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media captionPolice said thousands of people gathered at The Meadows on Saturday
Three people have been charged after violence erupted at a mass gathering at The Meadows in Edinburgh.
Police Scotland said thousands of people gathered at the park to enjoy the sunny weather on Saturday.
The force condemned blatant anti-social behaviour after social media footage emerged of young men fighting and throwing debris.
Officers were called to a series of incidents over the course of the day and told hundreds to move on.
Ch Insp Sarah Taylor said: We are aware of the extent of the disorder seen in The Meadows this weekend and we absolutely condemn this.
Police were called to deal with large crowds in different locations across Scotland yesterday, after reports of violence, antisocial behaviour and drinking. Hundreds gathered in the Meadows on Saturday afternoon as the city enjoyed warm weather and the stay-at-home order came to an end. But police were called to a number of incidents over the course of the day after mass brawls broke out among groups of young people. So far three people have been charged in connection with anti-social behaviour and a serious assault. The police federation said an officer was injured in the violence. Footage circulating on social media captured fights breaking out after thousands of young people gathered in the sunshine.
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