The Nowra Aquatic Centre went into lockdown yesterday after several teenagers, allegedly armed with hammers, attacked several other youths.
Police confirm at about 1pm Sunday 25 October 2026, officers were called to an aquatic centre on Scenic Drive, Nowra, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to South Coast Police District attended and were told a number of unknown people, armed with hammers, entered the aquatic centre and were involved in an altercation with two boys, aged 15 and 16.
The group left the scene prior to the arrival of police.
No injuries were reported and Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Shoalhaven Mayor Patricia White has condemned those involved.
She said, “Families and staff were left traumatised as a result and staff had to be escorted to their vehicles by security officers as a safety precaution.
Mayor White said trauma counselling will be offered to staff today.
South Coast MP Liza Butler has expressed alarm.
Ms Butler said she has contacted the Police Minister Yasmin Catley and is expecting a Police briefing on the violent attack.
