Thursday, October 26, 2006

"Near riot"

Nebraska -- Police Chief Mel Griggs said he'll recommend that mixed martial arts fights never be held in the city again after what he called a "near riot" broke out at fights held at the Gering Civic Center.

Three people were arrested after the disturbance inside and outside the Civic Center on Friday night. Several hundred were in attendance.

Griggs said about 15 people were involved in the melee and that alcohol was a factor.

The people taken into custody were held on various charges, including disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, hindering a police officer and assaulting a police officer. Griggs said a taser had to be used to control one of those jailed.

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