Massachusetts city orders curfew ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match following spate of stabbings, shootings
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Brockton, Massachusetts, home to the largest Cape Verdean community in the US, has imposed a temporary safety curfew ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match against Argentina to curb violence linked to post-game celebrations.
- The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday, with additional restrictions including a ban on alcohol service after 7 p.m. and last call by 9:30 p.m.
- The city has experienced a surge in violence during recent celebrations, including at least nine shootings, two stabbings, and 75 arrests over multiple nights.
- Mayor Moises Rodrigues urged residents to celebrate responsibly, obey laws, avoid unlawful gatherings, and cooperate with public safety officials to ensure peaceful festivities.
- Exemptions to the curfew apply to first responders, individuals traveling to or from law enforcement or medical care, emergency personnel, and others authorized by the police department.
