Brawl Stops Shell Cricket (Press, 9 January 1989)
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Summary: Brawl Stops Shell Cricket (Press, 9 January 1989)
On 9 January 1989, a Shell Trophy cricket match at Lancaster Park in Christchurch was disrupted by a brawl involving spectators and a transvestite. The incident occurred in the No. 5 stand at approximately 5.20 p.m., during the game between Canterbury and Wellington. Tensions escalated when the transvestite and another man entered the field, interfering with the match by taking the stumps and climbing on the scoreboard. This behaviour provoked a strong reaction from the crowd, leading to a confrontation. Ground staff initially intervened to halt the fight, but when play resumed, the altercation reignited. The police were called to the scene to restore order. Inspector Chris Cole reported that the disturbance began due to the pair's actions on the field, which incited frustration among spectators. Following the incident, the 34-year-old transvestite was arrested for possessing a knife and was also charged with assaulting a watchhouse keeper at the Central Police Station. The second individual involved was taken into custody but was later released after spending several hours in a detoxification cell.
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