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Jenya · 12-10-2004, 09:00 AM

IT'S SANTA BRAWLS!

Sky News

Friday December 10, 2004

NEWTOWN, WALES, U.K-- The world's biggest gathering of Santa Clauses has ended in a mass brawl.

CS spray and batons had to be used to break up the fighting Santas.

Some 4,200 people dressed as Father Christmas gathered in a small Welsh town for a charity festive fun run.

But it turned into festive fisticuffs after some of the Santas headed to the pub for a seasonal tipple.

The goodwill evaporated, to be replaced with around 30 Santas swapping punches.

Five St Nicks were nicked by police.

A Dyfed Powys Police spokeswoman said: "A very successful Santa Run day was spoilt by the drunken behaviour of a number of local individuals who managed to consume too much alcohol and became involved in a serious public order incident.

"Police officers had to intervene in an ongoing disturbance in Severn Street and more people then got involved. The police had to draw their batons and use CS gas to quell the disturbance."

She added that four police officers had suffered minor injuries.

"You could see that a lot of the older male Santas were heading for the pub straight after the race," eyewitness Emma Jones told The Times.

"It is such a pity that a few of them had too much Christmas spirit and spoilt it for everyone else."

The fun run set the record for the largest gathering of Santas in one place.

The annual event, in Newtown, mid-Wales, raised more than £80,000 last year for charity.

ABlairican Pie · 12-10-2004, 09:25 AM

OMG, that's too funny. "I saw Santa beating Santa Claus..."

Talk about A Child's Christmas In Wales...

Sterling Holobyte · 12-10-2004, 12:12 PM

I'll bet that's the last time they let the Indiana Pacers be Santa's!

Cactus Jack · 12-11-2004, 03:00 PM

RON ARTEST IS SANTA CLAUS!

Cactus Jack · 12-11-2004, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sterling Holobyte
I'll bet that's the last time they let the Indiana Pacers be Santa's!

LOL!

12-10-2004, 09:00 AM	#1
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	It's Santa Brawls! IT'S SANTA BRAWLS! Sky News Friday December 10, 2004 NEWTOWN, WALES, U.K-- The world's biggest gathering of Santa Clauses has ended in a mass brawl. CS spray and batons had to be used to break up the fighting Santas. Some 4,200 people dressed as Father Christmas gathered in a small Welsh town for a charity festive fun run. But it turned into festive fisticuffs after some of the Santas headed to the pub for a seasonal tipple. The goodwill evaporated, to be replaced with around 30 Santas swapping punches. Five St Nicks were nicked by police. A Dyfed Powys Police spokeswoman said: "A very successful Santa Run day was spoilt by the drunken behaviour of a number of local individuals who managed to consume too much alcohol and became involved in a serious public order incident. "Police officers had to intervene in an ongoing disturbance in Severn Street and more people then got involved. The police had to draw their batons and use CS gas to quell the disturbance." She added that four police officers had suffered minor injuries. "You could see that a lot of the older male Santas were heading for the pub straight after the race," eyewitness Emma Jones told The Times. "It is such a pity that a few of them had too much Christmas spirit and spoilt it for everyone else." The fun run set the record for the largest gathering of Santas in one place. The annual event, in Newtown, mid-Wales, raised more than £80,000 last year for charity.

12-10-2004, 09:25 AM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	OMG, that's too funny. "I saw Santa beating Santa Claus..." Talk about A Child's Christmas In Wales...
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12-10-2004, 12:12 PM	#3
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12-11-2004, 03:00 PM	#4
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