Dartmouth carnival shut down by police due to ‘gangs of kids fighting’
A carnival in downtown Dartmouth abruptly shut down two hours early Monday night due to fights breaking out in the area.
In a Facebook post shortly after 8 p.m. Monday, the amusement ride business East Coast Amusements of New Brunswick said Halifax Regional Police ordered them to close. The post also clarified that no rides “fell over,” a rumour that was circulating earlier on social media.Story continues below advertisement
East Coast Amusements did not say if those who were unable to use their tickets or bracelets will be reimbursed, but said in an earlier Facebook comment that tickets do not expire. Global News has reached out to the company for comment.While Monday was the last night of the carnival at Alderney Landing, the East Coast Amusements schedule indicates it will be at Main Street in Dartmouth between Aug. 4 and 7.
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