Chaos Erupts at Mall as ‘Over 300 Youth’ Brawl – Police Officer Seriously Injured
A brawl involving more than 300 youth broke out Saturday at a New Jersey mall, leading to seven arrests.
Edison, New Jersey, Mayor Sam Joshi posted Saturday night on Instagram that “over 300 youth” had gathered at the Menlo Park mall “and a brawl ensued.”
At that time, he said none of the then-four people arrested were from Edison.
Joshi reported that no weapons were displayed and that nearby police agencies helped restore order.
Edison Police Chief Tom Bryan said seven youths were ultimately arrested, according to MyCentralJersey.
Bryan said one Edison officer was on duty when the chaos, prompted by a TikTok post urging youth to flock to the mall, erupted.
One juvenile was charged with aggravated assault on an officer. Six other juveniles were charged with disorderly conduct. One of those six was also charged with resisting arrest.