5 arrested after stabbing during large fight near Santa Monica Pier

Five men were arrested after a large brawl involving at least 20 people broke out near the Santa Monica Pier Saturday, according to police. 

Officers responded to a 911 call around 2:21 p.m. reporting multiple men fighting north of the pier near Tower 14. 

One person was found at the scene suffering from a non-life threatening stab wound, while another victim suffered a possible broken ankle during the fight, officials said. Both were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

The five men arrested were taken into custody for various charges including assault with a deadly weapon and battery, police said. Their identities were not released.

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It's unclear at this time what may have prompted the fight. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

This incident is the latest in a string of violent crimes in Santa Monica that is putting people on high alert. 

Just last week, 31-year-old Jawann Garnett was arrested after he allegedly assaulted three women at the beach. A 17-year-old was taken to the hospital for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries, while two others - an elderly woman and a bystander who tried to intervene - were treated at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Watch Commander at 310-458-8427 or Non-Emergency Dispatch at 310-458-8491.

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