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Golfers arrested after fighting off gang attempting to steal clubs
A group of golfers have been arrested on assault charges after allegedly fighting off a gang who attempted to steal their clubs.
Despite the group threatening to attack them if they did not hand over their golfing equipment, the golfers apparently fought back. An eyewitness, who did not wish to be named, said: "Everyone had a weapon and they were just trading blows.
"The golfers stood their ground, though.
"I guess because they had their clubs as protection."
As well as the 13-year-old, two other teenagers were arrested, including a 15-year-old boy from Downham and a 16-year-old boy from St Mary Cray on suspicion of affray.
A 33-year-old woman, from Downham, and a 49-year-old man, from Plaistow, have been arrested on the affray charges.
Officers also arrested a 53-year-old man, from Hayes, on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and a 48-year-old man, from Keston, on suspicion of causing GBH, while a 39-year-old man, from Plaistow, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct.
Robert Walden, Sundridge Park general manager, said there will be a full inquiry about what happened.
Mr Walden said: "I cannot say who was at fault and who was not at fault yesterday.
"We just do not know what happened.
"We will be dealing with the matter in full with a full inquiry when information is available."
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We can confirm there was an incident at Sundridge Park Golf Course on Sunday, May 10 at 17:00 hrs
"Several youths descended on the golf course and allegedly started being abusive and threatening golfers.
"There were several altercations between them and golfers. At one stage a large group of people, thought to be relatives of the youths, arrived at the golf course and joined in the altercation.
"Police and ambulance attended. Two youths were taken to south London hospitals with head injuries.
"A 17-year-old was in a stable condition in hospital today and a 13-year-old male was treated, but later discharged.
"Eight arrests have been made. Seven at the scene and one this morning at a home address. All arrested are still in custody. Further arrests are expected."
Eight people were arrested following the incident at Sundridge Park Golf Course on Sunday. Two youths, aged 17 and 13 were also taken to south London hospitals with head injuries. The 17-year-old is in stable condition in hospital while the 13-year-old was later discharged and subsequently arrested.
According to reports, the players were about to tee off on the fourth hole of the course in Bromley, Kent, when they were confronted by a group of teenagers brandishing planks of wood.
Golfers arrested after fighting off gang attempting to steal clubs - Telegraph
Golfers arrested after fighting off gang attempting to steal clubs
A group of golfers have been arrested on assault charges after allegedly fighting off a gang who attempted to steal their clubs.
Despite the group threatening to attack them if they did not hand over their golfing equipment, the golfers apparently fought back. An eyewitness, who did not wish to be named, said: "Everyone had a weapon and they were just trading blows.
"The golfers stood their ground, though.
"I guess because they had their clubs as protection."
As well as the 13-year-old, two other teenagers were arrested, including a 15-year-old boy from Downham and a 16-year-old boy from St Mary Cray on suspicion of affray.
A 33-year-old woman, from Downham, and a 49-year-old man, from Plaistow, have been arrested on the affray charges.
Officers also arrested a 53-year-old man, from Hayes, on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and a 48-year-old man, from Keston, on suspicion of causing GBH, while a 39-year-old man, from Plaistow, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct.
Robert Walden, Sundridge Park general manager, said there will be a full inquiry about what happened.
Mr Walden said: "I cannot say who was at fault and who was not at fault yesterday.
"We just do not know what happened.
"We will be dealing with the matter in full with a full inquiry when information is available."
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We can confirm there was an incident at Sundridge Park Golf Course on Sunday, May 10 at 17:00 hrs
"Several youths descended on the golf course and allegedly started being abusive and threatening golfers.
"There were several altercations between them and golfers. At one stage a large group of people, thought to be relatives of the youths, arrived at the golf course and joined in the altercation.
"Police and ambulance attended. Two youths were taken to south London hospitals with head injuries.
"A 17-year-old was in a stable condition in hospital today and a 13-year-old male was treated, but later discharged.
"Eight arrests have been made. Seven at the scene and one this morning at a home address. All arrested are still in custody. Further arrests are expected."
Eight people were arrested following the incident at Sundridge Park Golf Course on Sunday. Two youths, aged 17 and 13 were also taken to south London hospitals with head injuries. The 17-year-old is in stable condition in hospital while the 13-year-old was later discharged and subsequently arrested.
According to reports, the players were about to tee off on the fourth hole of the course in Bromley, Kent, when they were confronted by a group of teenagers brandishing planks of wood.
Golfers arrested after fighting off gang attempting to steal clubs - Telegraph
