10 July 2023 , 08:00
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Shocking video shows a huge fight on a ferry - forcing it to return to port.
The mass brawl broke out on Saturday (July 8) during a trip from Dublin in Ireland to Holyhead, Wales.
Footage shows four men attacking another while a sixth stands between them, trying to separate the fight on the Irish Ferries Service. Some of the thugs appear to be locked in a threeway headlock as arms and fists are seen flying around.
Terrified family and friends can be heard screaming - while other passengers are calmly sat down watching the chaos unfold. As the group was finally split up, another man is seen bounding over to the fray and setting himself up in a boxer stance.
A number of burly staff members, including a chef, position themselves in between the two warring parties as a terrified child is seen wandering through the brawl.
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One fighter comes bounding up and puts himself in a boxer stance (SWNS)
One of the men holds his head after being pummelled (SWNS)It is unknown why the passengers were fighting but the ferry was forced to turn back to Dublin just 20 minutes into the journey.
An Irish Ferries spokesperson said: "Irish Ferries can confirm that there was a public order issue on board yesterday’s 13.50 DUBLIN SWIFT sailing from Dublin to Holyhead shortly after departure.
"Irish Ferries places the highest importance on safety and therefore decided to immediately return to Dublin port, where the Irish authorities dealt with the incident.
"The ship resumed sailing at 15.52.
"Irish Ferries apologises to passengers whose travel was disrupted by this issue and continues to assist the authorities who are investigating the incident."
The Garda have both been contacted for a comment.