Five people were arrested at the time of the incident, which began when officers spotted a woman they thought was drinking on the beach. But police announced two more arrests Saturday following more witness interviews and examination of evidence.
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The fight ensued when the group the woman was with turned on the officers after being confronted, according to Huntington Beach police.
5 arrested, police officer transported after fight breaks out in Huntington Beach
All seven people arrested are in their late teens and early 20s, and are facing multiple charges of participating in a riot and resisting officers, as well as consuming alcohol on the beach.
One officer was transported to a hospital with injuries described as serious, and will require further treatment.
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A number of other officers sustained minor injuries, police said.
Police say the group involved in the incident and the altercation had no connection to the U.S. Open of Surfing.