At around 1900hrs on Saturday evening, reports were received of public disorder outside the Bahia Bar at Waterport Roundabout. There were assaults, violent disorder and cars were being driven in an extremely dangerous manner.

Officers were immediately deployed to the scene and two individuals required hospital attention. Within an hour of the start of the incident, at least five arrests had been made.

The RGP are investigating this public order incident and are grateful for the video evidence which has already been made available to support the investigation.

We would be grateful for any additional video/photographic material to be forwarded to the RGP via our website www.police.gi. Similarly, we would welcome any statements from eye witnesses of the incident and they should contact the duty officer at New Mole House Police Station on 20072500.

Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger wishes to reassure the community that as soon as the incident was reported to police, the Gold Commander, Superintendent Romero took strategic command of the police response. He added that this disorder in Gibraltar will not be tolerated and that he will use all the resources available to bring those responsible to justice.