Cops Investigating Ref Brawl Throughout Colorado Youth Basketball Recreation

Issues obtained so intense between referees at a youth basketball recreation in Colorado that they ended up throwing punches in entrance of a bunch of children … and now police inform TMZ Sports activities they’re investigating the melee.

The ugly scene, which was captured on video, went down throughout a 4th-grade boys hoops recreation — Cherry Creek vs. Legend Blue — over the weekend on the Gold Crown Area Home in Lakewood, CO.

The clip clearly exhibits two referees sq. up on the court docket after some sort of disagreement … when one of many refs throws an enormous proper hook, knockin’ down the opposite official.

The ref tried to throw extra punches, however was held again by bystanders.

The ref who was dropped finally obtained up … however he wasn’t achieved preventing. The person then obtained right into a stand-off with one other official … however fortunately no punches had been thrown this time.

We talked to Lakewood Police … who advised us they’re conscious of the scenario, however have not but made any arrests as a result of “the involved parties had already left the gym” by the point they arrived on scene.

Fortunately, nobody was injured through the battle, based on the Gold Crown Basis … which additionally tells us all of the referees have been suspended indefinitely.

“We have informed these independently contracted officials that they are suspended indefinitely from working for Gold Crown Foundation,” GCF advised us in an announcement.

“Most importantly we apologize to everyone that had to witness their unacceptable behavior – especially the kids.”