NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Three men are facing charges after a physical altercation occurred at a youth basketball game, according to North Providence Police Chief Alfredo Ruggiero. 

 

The incident occurred Saturday morning at Birchwood Middle School. The players were between the ages of five and seven years old. 

 

When police arrived to the school, they were able to find the three individuals involved in the altercation, Patrick Marchand, John Angell and Gregory Adams. Witnesses said the fight started over a call that was made during the game.

 

The police chief specified that punches were allegedly thrown throughout the altercation.

All three men were arrested but they did not press charges against each other. Police, however, charged them with disorderly conduct.

 

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