'Defiant' crowd breaks down doors at King of Prussia Mall before Swatch release, police say
FOX 29 Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- Early Saturday, several hundred people gathered outside King of Prussia Mall before opening hours, attempting to gain entry for a new Swatch release, leading to doors being broken down.
- Police responded by instructing the crowd to move back, but as the crowd grew and became defiant, about 100 officers were deployed to manage the situation and prevent further damage.
- Officers dispersed the main group, arrested one individual for defiant trespassing, and secured the mall to prevent looting; no injuries were reported.
- Additional police resources will remain in the area throughout the day to prevent further incidents, and while the mall will reopen at noon, the Swatch store will remain closed on Saturday.