Police slam '˜disgusting' behaviour at gathering at Asda in Doncaster

The force said it received '˜numerous' phone calls from concerned members of the public about the actions of some of those at the gathering.

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South Yorkshire Police said a large group of '˜childish people' gathered at Asda's car park and used the roads around the supermarket near to The Dome '˜like a race track'.

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The force said cars and members of the public prevented emergency services from getting through.

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A number of vehicle defects were identified on some of the cars at the gathering and one arrest was made.

South Yorkshire Police said the car park was left in an '˜absolutely disgusting' state.

The force added that '˜a zero tolerance approach will be taken at incidents like this'.

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