Apocalyptic end to Earth, Wind & Fire concert as 400 people arrested
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Pastor Dale Morgan
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Apocalyptic end to Earth, Wind & Fire concert as 400 people arrested
* By staff writers
* From: NewsCore
* August 24, 2010 11:30AM
POLICE in Colorado were today reviewing officers reports and video of a 400-person riot that broke out after an Earth, Wind & Fire concert to determine if more arrests could be made.
The riot, which occurred early on Sunday morning local time in Fort Collins, 92km north of Denver, during the annual Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest festival left several people injured, a storefront damaged and a vendor tent destroyed by fire, The Coloradoan said.
Between four and six people were arrested on suspicion of interfering with police, obstruction, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, Fort Collins police Officer Bob Younger said.
But an exact number of arrests was unavailable with police still to review all reports filed by officers at the scene.
Thousands of people had travelled to Fort Collins on Saturday night to see 70s funk and disco band Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the arts and craft festival.
Large crowds remained in the streets after the show finished and three separate disturbances broke out, police said.
Some threw beer bottles, patio furniture and other objects at police. They also damaged cars, stole thousands of dollars worth of items from festival vendor tents and set trash cans on fire.
Twelve people, who were thrown through windows during the riot, were treated at the Poudre Valley Hospital for cuts.
The Fort Collins Downtown Business Association called the incident "unfortunate and not a true representation of the safe and enjoyable environment that the community has come to know".
Apocalyptic end to Earth, Wind & Fire concert as 400 people arrested
* By staff writers
* From: NewsCore
* August 24, 2010 11:30AM
POLICE in Colorado were today reviewing officers reports and video of a 400-person riot that broke out after an Earth, Wind & Fire concert to determine if more arrests could be made.
The riot, which occurred early on Sunday morning local time in Fort Collins, 92km north of Denver, during the annual Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest festival left several people injured, a storefront damaged and a vendor tent destroyed by fire, The Coloradoan said.
Between four and six people were arrested on suspicion of interfering with police, obstruction, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, Fort Collins police Officer Bob Younger said.
But an exact number of arrests was unavailable with police still to review all reports filed by officers at the scene.
Thousands of people had travelled to Fort Collins on Saturday night to see 70s funk and disco band Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the arts and craft festival.
Large crowds remained in the streets after the show finished and three separate disturbances broke out, police said.
Some threw beer bottles, patio furniture and other objects at police. They also damaged cars, stole thousands of dollars worth of items from festival vendor tents and set trash cans on fire.
Twelve people, who were thrown through windows during the riot, were treated at the Poudre Valley Hospital for cuts.
The Fort Collins Downtown Business Association called the incident "unfortunate and not a true representation of the safe and enjoyable environment that the community has come to know".
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