Peacekeeper admits fighting at soccer match

August 19, 2008

A YOUTH worker honoured for his peacekeeping efforts in Melbourne's Somali community has admitted brawling at an under-18 soccer match.

Ahmed Dini was not only coaching the Flemington Eagles at the time -- he was also refereeing the game against the Western Eagles when an ugly fight broke out involving players and spectators.

Weapons including a knife, metal pole and baseball bat were used when spectators stormed the field following a wild tackle halfway through the first half. Dini, of Flemington, joined in the fracas and used a metal bar to assault a rival from the Western Eagles.

Don't forget, first crime for an immigrant is a freebie.