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A boy has been hospitalised and a group of males arrested by police after a disturbance at the Hellenic Club, Phillip, on Saturday morning. Police were forced to use pepper spray to contain a mob of men who turned on the officers, threatened violence and acted in an aggressive manner, a police spokesman said. Police are calling for witnesses to the event, which is understood to have occurred in one of the upstairs function rooms at the Woden club, at about 12.45am. According to an ACT Policing spokesman, multiple police units arrived on the scene after being called to a disturbance. "A group of males were attempting to [restrain] another male," the spokesman said. "Police then attempted to take charge of the incident. However, a group of males began threatening violence towards police and behaving in an aggressive manner." The spokesman said, as a result, a number of people were arrested. During the altercation, shattered glass caught the face of a young teenager at the event. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. He has since been discharged. Investigations are ongoing. The Hellenic Club was contacted for comment. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident who has not yet spoken to police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.

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