Police say three female swimmers refused to leave the McVeigh Recreation Center pool and became hostile toward the staff.
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police are investigating after an assault broke out while the staff of a recreation center was trying to remove three females for apparent unruly behavior.
Police say the females then followed the staff into the rec center building. Two of the females then began swinging their arms at the staff members as the employees attempted to block them from entering the building. "During this time, two unknown males gained access to the building and took a bag belonging to one of the employees, which was recovered," police said.Five people, ranging in age from 17 to 63, suffered minor injuries in the incident, including leg and ankle pain.
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