SPRINGFIELD TWP., Pennsylvania – Video shows a large fight that broke out at a local YMCA.
It happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Authorities say a friendly basketball game turned into a fight involving about a dozen people. Punches were thrown and police were called, according to YMCA officials.
Cell phone video of the fight was posted to social media. Springfield Township police say they are using it in their investigation, along with surveillance video from the Y.
You can hear witnesses telling them to stop as several different physical alterations played out.
YMCA officials said a staff member who was monitoring the court tried to intervene at first but was then told to retreat.
Police say by the time they arrived, most of the group had left.
One person who showed signs of a concussion was taken to the hospital to be checked out and was released, according to Police Chief Joe Daly.
There’s no word on what started the fight. Staff members say it went from a friendly game to a fight in seconds.
Police say they’re still going through check-in records and video, figuring out who played what role in the brawl.
The chief says both juveniles and adults will face assault charges.
Via 6abc Action News