Machete-wielding teens arrested after terrifying families at Bayside Christmas Carols in Brighton East
Teens allegedly wielding machetes have terrorised families at a Christmas carol event attended by thousands of people in Victoria.
Families at the Bayside Carols in Brighton East on Tuesday night watched on in horror as a fight broke out among youths just after 8.30pm.
Local MP James Newbury said gangs with machetes clashed with police.
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No one was injured in the incident.
Three teenagers have been arrested.
A 15-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boys have all been charged and bailed with three counts of affray, three counts of assault with a weapon, three counts of unlawful assault and three counts of possess controlled weapon.
They will appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
