Three men are behind bars and four others are in hospital after a wild fight broke out between security guards and a group of men at a tourist spot.
The fight broke out on the corner of Elizabeth and Moseley streets in Glenelg, Adelaide, about 8pm on Friday.
Footage captured by bystanders showed the group of men confronting the bouncers before one of them began throwing punches.
Security officers quickly subdued him when surprised people filming the fight from their car began to back up to create some distance.
A man who was unconscious and lying in the street was also assisted by bystanders while the others continued fighting.
South Australian police arrested three men, two from Morphett Vale and one from Christie Downs, and each was charged with assault, 7News reported.
The three have been excluded from the police station for three months.
A fourth man from Aldinga Beach, who is currently still in hospital, is also expected to receive the same ban once he recovers.
Three men are behind bars and four others in hospital after a wild fight broke out between security guards and a group of men in Glenelg, Adelaide, at 8pm on Friday (pictured).
A man and woman who were filming from the safety of a car could be heard gasping in shock as the fight escalated.
“Oh, he just hit his head on a brick wall,” the woman said at one point.
“That guy over there isn’t responding too,” the man responded.
The unconscious man on the ground was helped by two bystanders while others approached to check on his condition.
Three security guards were also hospitalized with minor injuries as a result of the fight.
The Glenelg match venue, located towards the end of Jetty Road near the pier, encompasses the area where the fight took place.
South Australian police opted to designate the area as a major tourist hotspot ahead of Friday’s fight.
This decision gives officers additional powers during the summer season, as the police have said they will not tolerate anti-social behavior in the area with tourists around.
Shocked onlookers filmed the fight from inside their car as the men began throwing punches at each other.
The new rules are in effect for a 12-hour period, from 3:00 pm to 3:00 am, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
This new designation will last until April 7.
Acting Deputy Commissioner for Metropolitan Operations John De Candia said the declaration would provide police with additional authorities to protect public safety.
“Glenelg sees substantially increased patronage between December and April and this requires a dedicated police response,” he said.
“We want everyone to enjoy their time in Glenelg and this (declared public police station) provides police with another tool to protect the community.”