Tonga police move to crack down on violence after ugly street brawls

November 1, 2019

1 NEWS' Barbara Dreaver with the latest news from the Pacific.

Police in Tonga will be cracking down on security in the capital Nuku'alofa tomorrow following a number of brawls last weekend that resulted in 20 arrests.

The first brawl happened after Tonga College's school anniversary celebrations between some of their students and a group from Liahona High School.

Police arrested eight of them aged between 15-21.

Later that night, several fights broke out on the main road after a float parade celebrating Tonga's league win in New Zealand against the Lions.

Police say twelve people were charged - all under the influence of alcohol.

Given last weekend's violence, police are taking no chances tomorrow when Tonga goes head-to-head with Australia at Auckland's Eden Park.

The police in Nuku'alofa will be blocking off some of the capital's roads in a bid to keep a lid on any trouble.


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