1 hospitalized, 5 arrested after fights break out near Revere Beach bandstand

Massachusetts State Police say they’re increasing patrols at Revere Beach Sunday after fights broke out Saturday.

“It was intense, it was kind of crazy,” said Anthony, who saw some of the aftermath of the violence Saturday.

Massachusetts State Police say several hundred people were packed in by the bandstand when a series of fights broke out. They say a boy was taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.

“We came and saw a bunch of cops, honestly we thought it was a concert or something went on, then came and everybody was talking about a bunch of fights, and it was kind of crazy,” said Anthony.

Mass. State Police say they arrested five people in connection to the fights and unruly behavior – most of them were minors.

“I have a lot of friends who live around here, and they come here with families and stuff, and I don’t think you want to come to the place that’s going to be like that and put your family at risk,” said Perez.

Families say it’s a shame if violence increases along the beach now that it’s finally nice enough to enjoy the ocean.