Massive brawl breaks out at Halls Creek with 40 people wielding knives and bricks – as five are charged

Five people have been charged over a violent brawl involving dozens of people in a remote Australian town.

An out-of-control gathering caused chaos on Smith Street at Halls Creek, in the east Kimberley region of Western Australia, at 9.20pm on Friday night.

Police were called to the scene where about 60 people were involved in the out-of-control gathering with around 40 people fighting.

WA Police say some were armed with knives, stones, sticks, metal bars and bricks.

Officers broke up the brawl after deploying backup from Broome, Kununurra and Fitzroy Crossing.

A WA Police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that proactive patrols continued throughout the night.

Five people will face court charged with numerous offences, including being armed in a way that may cause fear.

Failing to comply with an order relating to an out-of-control gathering were among the charges as well.

Police were called to Smith Street in Halls Creek at about 9.20pm, where between 30 and 40 people were fighting

Liquor stores in Halls Creek were ordered to close to help stop alcohol-fuelled violence.

The troubled town has become infamous as a crime hotspot.

In 2022, unruly teenagers stole cars, destroyed property and caused havoc on the streets – leaving residents too scared to leave their homes.

Groups of boys terrorised locals and bragged about their antics on TikTok.

Videos shared to the social media platform showed them hooning around the streets in stolen cars, driving on the wrong side of the road and performing donuts.