A women’s-only swimming session at Melbourne aquatic centre has been suspended after a wild brawl broke out between female patrons.
Police were called to the Sunshine Leisure Centre on George St about 7.15pm on Sunday after a wild fight broke inside the venue.
It’s understood the fight between the women erupted after the end of the women’s only swim session.
It’s not known what sparked the all-in brawl.
Brimbank City Council has since suspended the program after swimmers and leisure centre staff were exposed to “unruly behaviour”.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman confirmed officers were called to the centre on Sunday.
“It is believed the fight broke out between a group of women inside the venue on George Street about 7.15pm,” she said.
“No one was injured.”
A formal report has not been made to police by any of the parties in relation to the incident.
Brimbank Mayor Virginia Tachos confirmed the women’s-only swim session were paused following a serious safety incident were “participants and Brimbank Leisure Centre staff were exposed to unruly behaviour that occurred among a number of attending patrons”.
“Brimbank City Council does not tolerate violence or unsafe behaviour. The health and safety of our patrons, our staff and the broader community is our absolute priority,” she said.
“Council is undertaking a full investigation into the incident and a comprehensive risk and safety assessment to determine whether this program can be delivered safely in the future.”
Ms Tachos said the sessions were “important” to many women and provided the “opportunity to exercise and connect with others in a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment”.
“Council has an obligation to ensure they are delivered in a way that is safe for
everyone — including the Brimbank Leisure Centre employees who support and deliver the
program,” she said.
“We understand this pause will be disappointing for regular participants and we thank the community for its patience and understanding.”