A street party posted on Facebook became unruly and police had to be called when crowds swelled to about 200. Source: AP
A STREET party posted on social media site Facebook drew a crowd of 200 and become violent.
Two teenagers may face charges over the street party on West Street at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast that went out of control when the address was posted on Facebook, goldcoast.com.au reported.
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The party, which began at 7pm on Saturday, struck fear into residents of the street who called the police when crowd began to swell and become violent.
Many of the teens refused to move on, instead abusing police officers who responded to complaints from neighbours.
A police spokesman said the gathering was arranged through posts on social media.
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"Police were called to reports of a large disturbance in West St about 7pm," he said.
"Several liquor infringement notices were handed out on the spot to teenagers drinking underage and in public.
"A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old are assisting police with their inquiries. No charges have been laid at this time."
A West St resident, who would not be named, said the large group of young people was swearing, smashing bottles and fighting.
"People were scared to leave their houses. It is an issue police need to crack down on," she said.
"I have noticed groups of teens loitering around the streets and drinking in public a lot lately. Something needs to be done to deter them."
Locals say loitering youths is a growing problem in Burleigh and a prime reason the suburb needs a police beat presence.
