Nearly a dozen charged in connection with northeast Calgary riot; more suspects sought

A melee two months ago in Calgary's northeast has resulted in 11 men being charged with rioting and more. Meanwhile, police continue to search for additional suspects.

A melee two months ago in Calgary's northeast has resulted in 11 men being charged with rioting and more.

Meanwhile, police continue to search for additional suspects.

The violent clash began around 5 p.m. on Sept. 2, when two groups with opposing views engaged in a fight along Falconridge Boulevard.

Chief Constable Mark Neufeld has previously said police arrived to find people armed with weapons like sticks and bats, some even wearing helmets, engaged in a battle.

He has said there were rocks, bottles and other projectiles being thrown.

In total, it's estimated 150 people were involved, with a dozen people ending up in hospital, some with serious injuries.

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