Halifax police denounce ‘callous and dangerous’ unsanctioned Dal homecoming parties
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Police say there will be "consequences," following a number of unsanctioned Dalhousie homecoming parties in the city's south end where thousands of partygoers filled the streets.
Halifax Regional Police say there will be “consequences,” following a number of unsanctioned Dalhousie University homecoming parties in the city’s south end Saturday night where thousands of partygoers filled the streets.
According to a statement from police on Sunday afternoon, it’s estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people crowded the areas of Larch, Preston and Jennings streets into Jubilee Road, beginning at 10 p.m.
“Participants were climbing poles and trees, fireworks were being set off in the crowd and in some cases directed towards residences. Disturbances and fights were occurring within the large crowd,” the news release said.
Halifax police said they ended up calling in patrol divisions from across the city as the crowds grew in size.
“Officers attempted to disperse the crowd and were met with a high level of resistance. Bottles, cans and debris from the storm were thrown at officers,” said HRP.
“Along with being hit with projectiles, officers were punched, kicked and spit on. Some officers required treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.”
Police detailed there were a number of injured people they had to bring out, including a man who was stabbed. HRP said an ambulance could not get to the injured person “due to the crowds and safety hazards.”
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