BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Four teens were arrested by Brockton police Thursday afternoon after officers responding to a report of a large fight encountered over 100 juveniles blocking traffic, police said.
Officers received a call shortly before noon from a teenager who claimed a large group of teens was trying to beat him up on Florence Street and several reports of a large group engaged in a fight, according to the department.
When they arrived on the scene they allegedly found more than 100 teenagers who were causing a disturbance by refusing to get out of the road.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly shoving an officer and taking a swing at him after the officer pushed him away, according to police.
A large crowd then formed around the two as the scuffle wore on.
That boy is facing charges of assault and battery on a police officer, interfering with an officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and threatening to commit a crime.
Three others were placed under arrest and face several charges including disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest.
Bail was set at $40 for each teen.
An investigation is ongoing.
No further information has been released.
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