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Bridgwater Carnival Altercation

Angry scenes and an altercation erupted at the Bridgwater Carnival after a delay in announcing the results due to technical issues. Police are investigating.

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Avon And Somerset PoliceBridgwater Guy Fawkes CarnivalNewmarket Carnival ClubGremlins Carnival ClubBbc Radio Somerset

Dave Stokes

Where and when did the incident take place?: The incident occurred in Angel Place, Bridgwater, on Sunday evening after the carnival results were announced a day late. Avon and Somerset Police are investigating and one person received medical treatment for their injuries.
How did the carnival clubs respond to the incident?: Newmarket Carnival Club apologized for the actions of one of their members that contributed to the altercation and withdrew from subsequent carnivals. The winning club, Gremlins, expressed sadness over the events.
What caused the altercation at the Bridgwater Carnival?: Following a delay in announcing the Bridgwater Carnival results due to technical issues, angry scenes erupted, leading to an altercation and one person sustaining a split eyebrow.
What is the current status of the police investigation?: The police are investigating the incident and have asked for any witnesses to come forward. Enquiries are ongoing and the carnival organizers are conducting their own internal investigation.
What was the reason given for the delay in announcing the results?: Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival organizers attributed the delay in the results to laptop and software difficulties. They stated that the results are usually provisional and confirmed within 48 hours.

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