Up to 40 young people who partied in Mount Martha on Friday night and into Saturday morning had to be dispersed by police when fights spilled into the streets. It is believed a party had been held at a short term accommodation property overnight on Friday.
On Saturday morning social media was flooded with reports of groups of youths fighting in and around Park Road and Atlantic Terrace, while others were seen lying on nature strips and in front yards. One person was allegedly seen threatening people with a machete, while one driver said a young man jumped on her car and acted aggressively and threateningly when she protested.
Police responded to a report of youths fighting just after midday on Saturday and moved some of them on.
A police media spokesperson said they continued to patrol the area and “no other offences occurred”. No weapons were located.
First published in the Mornington News – 9th April 2024
