About 4pm on Sunday 16 March 2025) officers attached to New England Police District were called to an aquatic centre on Evans Street, Inverell, after reports staff were having difficulties removing patrons who were refusing to leave.
Police attended and spoke to the manager who identified a group of 20 people, including adults and children who were being unsafe, not following instructions, and rude to staff. They had been asked to leave, however, were refusing.
Police spoke to the group who continued to be hostile, yelling and filming officers. They were issued a move on direction which was complied with and escorted from the facility.
No further police action is anticipated.
