Authorities in a New Jersey beach community triggered a night-time curfew Saturday after thousands of people swarmed the sand on the hottest day of the year.
Officials said the overwhelming size of the crowds that amassed by the afternoon threatened public safety at the Jersey Shore. Multiple fights reportedly broke out, triggering a “public safety emergency” and 9 p.m. curfew for Long Branch.
By the end of the night, police arrested 15 people, four minors and 11 adults, in connection to fights.
Thousands of young people traveled to the beach by train to attend a “pop-up party” advertised on social media, city officials said.
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