Barclays Center is planning to cut off serving booze earlier during future games in response to a viral video of an ugly brawl at Tuesday's Islanders game inside the Brooklyn arena.
Several witnesses in attendance at the Islanders-Panthers game claimed Barclays Center security roughed up some fans.
The man and woman, who have not been identified, were reportedly standing in a handicapped area when security stepped in. A scuffle ensued and a video shows a man on the ground surrounded by a number of blazer-wearing security personnel. Although the video shows fans going after the security personnel as well.
The man and woman, who have not been identified, were reportedly standing in a handicapped area when security stepped in. A scuffle ensued and a video shows a man on the ground surrounded by a number of blazer-wearing security personnel. Although the video shows fans going after the security personnel as well.
@KFCBarstool fight at the islanders game pic.twitter.com/OTwR5Iep0t
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As a result of the scuffle, Barclays Center issued a statement on Friday outlining new measures for its staff and patrons at Islanders games following an altercation in the stands during Tuesday’s game.
Barclays Center is also implementing a five-point plan going forward:
*Reinforce security and guest services training with staff.
*Further communicate Barclays Center alcohol policies to fans, which includes two-drink-per-purchase limit.
*End beer and alcohol sales at the end of the second intermission.
*Convene season-ticket-holder focus groups within 30 days to discuss arena-fan relations.
There will be no changes to the alcohol policy for Nets games or other events.
The NHL does not have a league-wide policy on when to end alcohol sales and leaves it up to each venue to make the call on last call.
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