Riot squad called to US rap gig after a teenage girl was indecently assaulted when a violent brawl broke out
Riot squads were called to the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Monday night to control thousands of fans who had got out of control while waiting in line for the sold-out concert of US rappers YG and Ty Dolla $ign .
Several arrests were made, with police charging one 24-year-old man with indecently assaulting a person under the age of 16.
Police allege Mohamed Hamdin, 24, groped a 15-year-old girl before the concert at the Enmore Theatre.
He was arrested and taken to Newtown Police Station. He was granted bail on strict conditions, including that he not leave his home at night without being accompanied by at least one of his parents.
Hamdin must also report daily to police. His matter will return to court next month. A NSW police spokesperson confirmed the girl approached officers shortly after they arrived to the scene at 7pm.
The spokesperson said are no other charges reported, but police are continuing their inquiries into the night. Heavily-armed riot police dispersed about 2500 fans after the concert had finished.
Images on social media show a heavy police presence speaking to revellers out the front of the concert.
The Californian rapper YG has been are gaining popularity in America along with a reputation for violence at their concerts and alleged gang affiliations.
In 2013, YG’s single ‘My N****’ peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard hottest 100.
In 2012, YG had a music video shoot for his song ‘I’m A Thug’ shut down by police after reports of shots were fired.
A crowd at the 400 block of W. Spruce St in Compton was cleared from the scene after police closed off the area.
He also had members of the Crips gang arrive at his concert and start a brawl in November 2011. YG is allegedly a member of rival group the Bloods.