Police have made an arrest after an incident involving several people at an area sports complex.
According to Sergeant Jessica Anderson, on Saturday at just after 7:30 p.m., the Tiverton Police Department responded to a call of a male party at Longplex Family & Sports Center armed with a firearm.
Officers encountered a large group of patrons present at Longplex for a basketball tournament. It was determined an altercation took place at the end of a basketball game and multiple players were assaulted.
One individual, who was not named, was arrested on one count of disorderly conduct and one count of simple assault.
According to a witness, someone yelled out gun at the time of the incident.
Anderson stated that at this time, there is no indication a firearm was involved in the incident.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
