Santas Go Nuts
Posted: December 10, 2004 12:50 pm
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By Daily Mail
Police called to a mass brawl found an army of Santas punching and
kicking each other.
Officers had to use batons and CS spray to quell the fight in the centre
of Newtown, Powys.
Four were hurt and there were five arrests.
The battle of the Santas followed a 21/2-mile charity run involving more
than 4,000 people dressed as Father Christmas. Some of them are believed
to have overindulged in alcohol after crossing the finishing line.
The fun run is expected to benefit up to 200 charities and it is hoped
that it will exceed last year's total raised of £80,000.
Organisers believe they have broken their own world record for having
the most number of Santas in the same place. Last year a mere 3,200 took
part.
PC Gareth Slaymaker, community safety officer for North Powys, said: '
Behaviour like this justifies the reluctance by the police to
extend the licensing hours for public houses and bars for this type of
event'.
By Daily Mail
Police called to a mass brawl found an army of Santas punching and
kicking each other.
Officers had to use batons and CS spray to quell the fight in the centre
of Newtown, Powys.
Four were hurt and there were five arrests.
The battle of the Santas followed a 21/2-mile charity run involving more
than 4,000 people dressed as Father Christmas. Some of them are believed
to have overindulged in alcohol after crossing the finishing line.
The fun run is expected to benefit up to 200 charities and it is hoped
that it will exceed last year's total raised of £80,000.
Organisers believe they have broken their own world record for having
the most number of Santas in the same place. Last year a mere 3,200 took
part.
PC Gareth Slaymaker, community safety officer for North Powys, said: '
Behaviour like this justifies the reluctance by the police to
extend the licensing hours for public houses and bars for this type of
event'.
