One person was stabbed in fight involving about 20 men Saturday afternoon on the beach in Santa Monica.
The fight broke out around 2:20 p.m. on the beach near Tower 14 north of the Santa Monica Pier, police said.
Five people were taken into custody. Three of the five men were booked on assault with a deadly weapon according to police.
One of those men is a street vendor, according to family members.
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Beach goers witnessed as the chaotic brawl erupted on the sand.
"We saw people running fast, including some street vendors who seemed to be supporting each other," said Teresa Martinez, who was visting from Bakersfield.
Two men were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries, but none were considered life-threatening. Police said some people were treated for injuries at the scene.
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"They brought the men back from the beach," said Cristian Bautista, a beach vendor. "One had a chest injury, the other couldn't walk—they were taken away in ambulances."
It was not immediately clear what led up to the fight.
