Schoolchildren plan massive organised fight this weekend

Schoolchildren plan massive organised fight this weekend as police promise ‘robust action’ and warn parents

  • Brawl is set to take place between two groups of children in Gorseinon, Swansea
  • Youths from Sketty and from nearby Gorseinon will be involved this weekend
  • Police wrote a letter to parents, warning that such behavior is ‘not acceptable’
  • Said ‘robust action’ will taken against those involved, in letter published online 

Schoolchildren are planning a large ‘organised fight’ in Wales – as police warn parents that ‘robust action’ will be taken.

The brawl is set to take place between two groups of pupils in Gorseinon, Swansea this weekend.

Youths from the Sketty area and from nearby Gorseinon will be involved, South Wales Police said.

The force wrote a letter to parents, warning that such behavior is ‘not acceptable within our society’ and that ‘robust action’ will taken against those involved.

The letter, published via Penyrheol Comprehensive School’s website, also urged parents to help ‘keep your children safe and out of trouble’. 

It is not the first time such gatherings have happened in Gorseinon.

Schoolchildren are planning a large ‘organised fight’ in Wales – as police warn parents that ‘robust action’ will be taken. Pictured: In July 2020, around 300 youths poured into a Swansea’s Kingsbridge Fields for a mass brawl

In July 2020, around 300 youths poured into a Swansea’s Kingsbridge Fields for a mass gathering, with underage drinking and fighting reported.

One 15-year-old was referred to the youth offending team for a public order offence during the gathering. 

Schools Community Police Officer Nicola Evans, of Gorseinon Police Station, wrote in a letter: ‘Within the last week South Wales Police have received information that youths from the Sketty area and youths from the Gorseinon area of the city will be gathering the weekend of May 14 to 16 in Gorseinon for an organised fight.

‘I am sure as a person responsible for a child who may be attending the Gorseinon area you will agree that this is not acceptable within our society. 

The force wrote a letter (pictured) to parents, warning that such behavior is 'not acceptable within our society' and that 'robust action' will taken against those involved

The force wrote a letter (pictured) to parents, warning that such behavior is ‘not acceptable within our society’ and that ‘robust action’ will taken against those involved

The letter, published via Penyrheol Comprehensive School's (pictured) website, also urged parents to help 'keep your children safe and out of trouble'

The letter, published via Penyrheol Comprehensive School’s (pictured) website, also urged parents to help ‘keep your children safe and out of trouble’

‘This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and I am writing to you to ask you to speak to your children and if anyone has any information to contact us via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

‘I must point out that this matter is being investigated and robust action will be taken against the youths identified in the coming days.

‘I am appealing to you to help reinforce the message that this type of behaviour can have serious consequences and urge you to help us to keep your children safe and out of trouble. 

‘We appreciate the last year has been particularly tough, but we’d ask you to consider that any violent behaviour can have a significant impact on our communities and victims. 

Underage drinking and fighting was reported at the gathering (pictured) last year. One 15-year-old was referred to the youth offending team for a public order offence

Underage drinking and fighting was reported at the gathering (pictured) last year. One 15-year-old was referred to the youth offending team for a public order offence

‘Your child’s safety and preventing further issues are a priority and we would like to make it clear that gang violence and threat of violence will not be tolerated.’

She urged parents to keep a close eye on their children this weekend.

‘As parents or guardians you do have an important and valued role to play and we would ask you, do you really know what your children are up to?’ she wrote.

‘If your young person is involved in any violence and we contact you please take this seriously, you may feel your young person has not done anything wrong but the impact of their behaviour on others has resulted in this contact from us. 

‘I would strongly urge you to reinforce the message that they need to behave responsibly when outside of the home to help us keep our communities safe and places for all to enjoy.’