Police are urging people to take caution when organising parties after a youth allegedly threw a beer bottle near police following an Aberglasslyn shindig.
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Police were called to the Dunnart Street party after a noise complaint.
Police said loud music could be heard down the street.
There were a large number of young people drinking alcohol on the street and in the back yard.
The party was shut down, but officers had to patrol the area for about three hours.
Youths roamed the streets drinking alcohol, damaging property and smashing bottles.
It was at this point that a 17-year-old allegedly threw a beer bottle towards police.
The male youth allegedly tried to run away from police but was chased down and caught.
He was taken home and given an infringement notice.
Central Hunter Detective Sergeant Mitch Dubojski stressed that this type of behaviour was unacceptable.
“These actions won’t be tolerated,” he said.
He also said police were making inquiries with a number of residents in regards to property damage.
The event last Friday was the latest in a string of out-of-control parties across the Hunter in recent weeks.
Officers were allegedly pelted with bottles while trying to shut down a house party at Charlestown earlier this month.
This followed a Gillieston Heights party in January that had to be shut down twice.
Police said the shindig featured fights, under-age drinking and property damage.
Detective Sergeant Dubojski urged people to take care when organising a party.
He said people should register their party with police and limit the use of social media to advertise the event.
But even with proper precautions, Detective Sergeant Dubojski said parties could get out of control quickly so people should be vigilant in calling police if things got out of hand.
Detective Sergeant Dubojski also urged home owners and occupants to be aware of their rights.
He said residents were allowed to refuse anyone entry to their home, and that if people on their property refused to leave, they should call police rather than trying to evict the person themselves.
But occupants should also be aware of the penalties of hosting a party, Detective Sergeant Dubojski said.
If noise is deemed offensive, police can seize noise-making equipment and issue an abatement order.
Home occupants can also be liable for any damage party-goers cause to other people’s property.
Detective Sergeant Dubojski encouraged people to contact police with any inquiries or advice for hosting a party.