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Authorities are investigating a fight involving coaches, parents and players during a youth football game this weekend in metro Atlanta.
By J.D. Capelouto
Oct 30, 2018

New video of a brawl at a weekend youth football game in Clayton County shows several adults trading punches on the field.

Forest Park police are investigating the fight, which broke out Saturday at the game between Forest Park and Union City at Kiwanis Field on Lake Drive, the police department said Monday.

The video, obtained by Channel 2 Action News, shows people hitting and shoving one another.

A Union City parent told the news station that the fight started among the players after the game ended, and parents and coaches quickly became involved.

Two people were taken to the hospital following the fight, and several others left the scene before officers arrived at about 4:15 p.m., police said.

Police said they also have videos of the incident and urged anyone with information to contact investigators at 404-366-4141.

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Among those in attendance was Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and APD Chief Erika Shields.

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J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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