Four police officers hurt in brawl between celebrating Rugby League World Cup fans
Four police officers were hurt after a series of fights broke out between rugby league fans in western Sydney following Tonga’s thrilling victory over Samoa in the World Cup on Sunday.
Police were called to Popondetta Road, Emerton in Blacktown at 10pm as a large crowd gathered to celebrate the result.
Tonga defeated Samoa 20-18. Getty Images
Tonga defeated Samoa 20-18.
There were so many fans in the streets that officers closed the road until 12.30am.
But they say crowds re-gathered at the same road at 2am, when a number of fights broke out.
Four police officers suffered minor injuries and used OC spray as they attempted to stop the brawling.
There were so many Tonga fans in the streets that officers closed the road until 12.30am. Nine
Two 19-year-old men were arrested and taken to Mount Druitt Police Station, where one of the men was charged with affray, and hindering or resisting a police officer in the execution of duty.
The other man was charged with assaulting a police officer in the execution of duty causing actual bodily harm, and hindering or resisting a police officer in the execution of duty.
They were refused bail to appear before Mount Druitt Local Court today.
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