Armed police swoop on Devon family holiday park after ‘significant disorder’ at clubhouse

Armed police have been called to a family holiday park in Devon on Christmas day after ‘significant disorder’ ruined Christmas for dozens of families.

A serious incident at Welcome Family Holiday Park in Dawlish Warren has reportedly led to families being told to leave the site.

The scene at the clubhouse today is said to have left parts of the building ‘smashed up’, with families having to leave the site.

There are reports police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm after a ‘large fight’ took place overnight, although the exact nature of the incident is unknown.

Eyewitnesses said children were shoved out of the way during the incident, in which large signs were reportedly thrown. 

A spokesperson for the park told the Mirror: ‘There was an incident overnight. There is still a police presence at the site.’ 

One campgoer, Ann-Marie Clarke, said: ‘Ruined our Christmas. I feel for the team, they’ve worked so hard on the shows as always.’

Staff are said to be ‘very upset’ by the incident.

Another visitor reportedly left the park late last night after driving five hours to get there, blaming ‘idiots’.

Guests were reportedly left ‘scared’ by behaviour at the park.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall police said: ‘There was significant disorder at the Welcome Family Holiday Park in Dawlish Warren during the early hours of December 25. 

‘Police are investigating a GBS [Grievous Bodily Harm] related to the disturbance.

‘Police presence in the area will remain highly visible for the next 24 hours to respond to community concerns.’

This is a breaking news story and is being updated.