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Three men in their 20s were arrested after being involved in a fight at a taxi rank on the night of the World Cup semi-finals.
Police reported that the brawl, which involved “several men” broke out at around 01:20 in the Weighbridge area.
It led to the arrests of three men, aged 22, 23 and 27.
Pictured: The Weighbridge Taxi Rank, where the fight occurred.
They’re now urging islanders to get in contact if they witnessed the incident or have more information about it.
The Force had urged for calm from islanders in advance of the World Cup tournament kick-off, advising that more Police would be stationed in “key areas” during and after games.
After England crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday evening, they posted on social media that they were “gutted”, adding that they hoped for an “uneventful evening as disappointment sinks in.”
Gutted for the England Team, but they did brilliantly to get to the semi finals after 28 years. We hope everyone enjoyed the game and that we have an uneventful evening as disappointment sinks in. #worldcup #welldoneengland
— States of Jsy Police (@JerseyPolice) July 11, 2018
That seemed to be the case down at Marina Gardens by Castle Quay. 1,467 people attended a screening of the showdown with Croatia.
“Almost no litter and everyone behaved and left with no issues. So proud,” Deputy Kevin Pamplin, who helped organise the screen, said.
Anyone with information on the Weighbridge Brawl is asked to call Police on 612612.
OFFICAL ATTENDANCE:
— Deputy Kevin Pamplin (@KevinPamplin) July 11, 2018
Proud to confirm that we had 1,467 people attend our big screen here in #JerseyCI showing of #ENG in the #WorldCup semi final. Amazing.
Also no litter and everyone behaved and left with no issues. So proud.
They can also make a report via Crimestoppers, using their 100% anonymous online crime reporting form.
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