Chaos at Haydock Park racecourse as 50-MAN brawl breaks out during final race with woman and toddler caught in the middle of horrendous fight
An eyewitness said that a women and toddler appeared to be caught up in the fight which broke out on the lawn in front of the main grandstand. A bench was also knocked over
A shocking fight broke out at Haydock Park on Saturday evening
The brawl is thought to have included around 50 people at the racecourse
A witness said that a woman and a toddler were caught up in the incident
Twitter users branded the scenes 'disgusting' and 'traumatic' for those around
Officials from the Jockey Club were in discussions with the police on Saturday night after an ugly brawl involving an estimated 50 people broke out just before the final race at Haydock.
An eyewitness, who said there had been a simmering atmosphere during the afternoon, said that a woman and toddler appeared to be caught up in the fight which broke out on the lawn in front of the main grandstand. A bench was also knocked over.
The fight continued as the final race started.
A Haydock Park spokesman, said: 'We take a zero tolerance position on antisocial behaviour. The perpetrators were ejected at the time and we are continuing to work with the Police on this matter.'
It is unclear what caused the melee but instigators appeared to be subdued and are led off by course officials.
One user on Twitter, Julie Stamper, said: 'Disgusting behaviour at Haydock Park Racecourse this afternoon. Total lack of security G4.
'Looks like Police arrived a good 25 minutes later. Horrifying and traumatic for everyone around including children.'
Another, Chris Cooper, said: 'Can't get my head around fighting at horse racing it's not the place 4 (sic) it. How lucky that baby wasn't in the push chair.'
A Haydock Park spokesman, said: 'We take a zero tolerance position on antisocial behaviour. The perpetrators were ejected at the time and we are continuing to work with the Police on this matter.'
It is unclear what caused the melee but instigators appeared to be subdued and are led off by course officials.
One user on Twitter, Julie Stamper, said: 'Disgusting behaviour at Haydock Park Racecourse this afternoon. Total lack of security G4.
'Looks like Police arrived a good 25 minutes later. Horrifying and traumatic for everyone around including children.'
Another, Chris Cooper, said: 'Can't get my head around fighting at horse racing it's not the place 4 (sic) it. How lucky that baby wasn't in the push chair.'
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