Frightening scenes emerge of Sydney New Year’s Eve crowd crush

Frightening scenes emerge of Sydney New Year’s Eve crowd crush
Sydney’s packed New Year’s Eve celebrations turned scary for some making an attempt to look at the fireworks within the CBD final night time, with footage displaying crowds getting trampled within the chaos.

More than one million individuals packed Sydney’s foreshore to catch a glimpse of the fireworks show.

Trouble got here when a crowd on the Rocks started attempting to push their manner right into a ticketed space previous police and large fencing. 

A crowd crush marred Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations in the Rocks.
A crowd crush marred Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations within the Rocks. (9News)

At York Street, one other 100 individuals tried to make their manner onto the Harbour Bridge, believing it was a authentic spot to look at the fireworks. 

But mounted police and the riot squad rapidly responded, turning across the crowd earlier than the countdown started. 

More than 80 arrests have been made throughout town over the night time, and 25 prices laid for numerous offences, together with assaulting police, assault, prohibited drug associated offences and offensive behaviour.

More than 200 rail infringements have been additionally issued. 

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Police say these have been restricted exceptions they usually have been largely happy with everybody’s behaviour.

“Once again, Sydney welcomed the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display, and the vast majority of revellers enjoyed their night safely,” Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke mentioned.

“It was still disappointing to see some people being reckless and disregarding the rules, with police giving move-on directions and making arrests on multiple occasions.

“I wish to thank these members of the group who celebrated the start of 2022 responsibly, in what we hope is a greater 12 months for everybody.”