Crime & Safety

Police Intervene After Adult Male Encourages Fight Between 8, 11-Year-Olds

Waukesha police advised an adult after police say he encouraged to elementary school-aged boys to pick a fight during a game of football.

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police advised an adult after police say he encouraged to elementary school-aged boys to pick a fight during a game of football.

According to the report, one boy threw a football that hit the other boy in the face. The other boy then went after the football-thrower and a fight ensued.

Waukesha police were dispatched to the 800 block of John St. just after 6 p.m. Friday to mediate the situation.

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No injuries were reported.

An adult playing football with the boys, initially encouraged the fight but then realized he was wrong and broke it up.

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He was advised on his behavior in this incident.

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