Stands clear after multiple fights at Darlington, Hartsville high school football game

Lake City officers say Jaedyn Washington  turned himself in without incident Tuesday afternoon.
Lake City officers say Jaedyn Washington turned himself in without incident Tuesday afternoon.(MGN)
Published: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:37 PM EDT|Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT
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DARLINGTON, S.C. (WMBF) - Officers at the Darlington High School football game versus Hartsville High School cleared the stadium after multiple fights broke out amongst fans, according to police.

Darlington Police Chief J.C. Davis confirmed while attempting to relocate fans back to their team’s side of the stadium fights began to break out causing officers to clear the stadium.

Players were sent back to the locker rooms while the stadium was cleared and the game was delayed. The game later resumed without fans.

Darlington police said there were no reports of weapons during the altercations.

No injuries were reported.