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2 Hartford teens charged following 'disturbance' at Manchester movie theater

Theater staff called police to the scene for a "disturbance caused by a large number of teens," police said.

MANCHESTER, Conn. — Two 17-year-olds are facing charges after Manchester police said they became combative during a disturbance at the Cinemark Theatre.

Theater staff called police to the scene for a "disturbance caused by a large number of teens," police said. Police said around 20 teenagesr were yelling, screaming, and disturbing customers at the theater in the lobby.

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When police had arrived at the theater, staff reportedly stated that the group had become aggressive with them when they were asked to live the area. 

An employee at the theater reported he had been assaulted by the 17-year-old girl. While officers attempted to speak with her, police said the teen had become "combative" and began assaulting officers. 

Police said that due to the size of the crowd, additional units from surrounding towns was called in. 

Two 17-year-olds from Hartford were charged. The first one was charged with breach of peace, two counts of assault of a police officer, interfering with an officer, criminal mischief, and trespassing. 

Another 17-year-old girl was charged with breach of peace and interfering with an officer. 

No injuries were reported.

FOX61 has reached out to Cinemark for comment.

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