There have been mass battles on the Kotka Maritime Days.
In particular, the police are monitoring the celebration of young people at the Kotka Maritime Days. Picture from 2017. Sasu Mäkinen
The Kotka Maritime Days have begun to boisterously. According to a police release, yesterday’s opening parade went smoothly without interruption. However, during the evening, the police had enough to do.
During the evening and night, police received two reports of a mass battle in the city.
The first announcement came just before 10pm. According to the announcement, a group of about ten people attacked the people in the taxi line. The attackers were young people aged 13-17 who fled the scene after the act.
From another mass battle, the police received a report at the time of the morning. At the Isopuisto Park in Kotka, about ten people behaved threateningly towards law enforcement officers.
The Isop Park was emptied as a result of the situation and the police imposed a fine to one of the author to oppose the order of the order.
Police reminding the guardians that parents should be aware of the evening plans for young people. Caregivers must be reachable and also respond to calls from unknown numbers. The caller may be a police officer or other authority.
Kotka Maritime Days will be held from 23 to 26th. July.