Police disperse large crowd after incident at University of Canterbury bar, one injured

At least one person is injured after people tried to force their way into an already packed Christchurch student bar.

A police spokesperson said they had to help disperse the “large crowd” after being called to Foundry Bar on Ilam Rd at 10.10pm.

At least one person had minor injuries after the disorder incident.

The bar posted on social media at 10pm telling those still in line to “settle down”.

“We are trying to get people in the best we can.”

Foundry Bar pleaded with the crowd via social media to settle down.

A follow-up post to its Instagram story said too many people showed up, and they did not have capacity. It then talked about the upcoming larger student Tea Party event to be held this weekend.

“Looking forward to the Tea Party where we have much more space and staff make sure your experience is amazing!”

Police on the scene on Ilam Rd after reports a student bar became too crowded. Photo / George Heard

The event was the “pre-party” to the massive annual Tea Party hosted by the university’s student association at the same venue, which attracts around 3500 students every year.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson confirmed one person was injured and assessed at the scene. They did not require transport to hospital.

The University of Canterbury and the university student association have been approached for comment.