Tara Murray
Three men have been issued with fines for behaving in a riotous manner following an alleged brawl at an Essendon District Football League match.
Police issued three men with an infringement notice following an alleged brawl which took place at a sports ground in Kings Park on May 20.
Police attended the division 1 game between St Albans and Hillside on Gillespie Road at about 4pm after a fight broke out between the teams and spectators.
Police dispersed the crowd and commenced and investigation, engaging with the league and the clubs associated in the incident.
The umpires called off the game at three quarter time.
Three men were interviewed by police on May 31 resulting in them being issued fines, which carry a penalty of $740.
It’s believed one of the men is associated with Hillside and two with St Albans.
The investigation remains ongoing.
