Capsicum spray to defuse brawlers

Capsicum spray was needed to subdue double-dipping gatecrashers at a registered Heathmont party at the weekend.

Police were were called to the Parker Reserve celebrations on Saturday night after some gatecrashers entered the hall and started a brawl inside.

Officers separated the fighting parties and the gatecrashers left.

But they soon started a second brawl outside the party.

Police deployed capsicum foam on the brawlers.

Officers and paramedics then had to administer after-care on those affected.

Investigations are ongoing.