Rowdy Teenagers Rioted in Welsh Village as Police Break Up Birthday Gatecrash

A large group of rowdy teenagers rioted in the streets after police were called to a mass gatecrashing of a birthday party in a quiet Welsh village. More than 100 youngsters took over Croft Goch Road in Kenfig Hill, near Bridgend in south Wales, shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 13.

Video footage captured the moment the crowd ran down the road, with blue lights from a police car visible in the background. Jayne Llewellyn, 42, who watched from the top of her driveway, described the scene as 'total chaos'. 'I opened the door to an Amazon delivery to see well over 100 teenagers in the street and I couldn't believe my eyes,' she said. 'The whole road was taken over — I didn't know our county had that many children in it. I phoned the police after I saw bottles being thrown and smashed in the road.'

Ms Llewellyn said she had lived on the 'lovely and quiet' road for nine years and described the incident as surreal and unbelievable. 'I don't even know how they thought they would all fit inside the property. Maybe in the summer but not this time of year,' she added. 'I spent the evening then sweeping the glass off the road and the pavements. The last thing you want is a flat tyre when you need to get to work in the morning.'

South Wales Police confirmed that no offences were identified, with all of the teenagers eventually escorted to Pyle Railway Station and onwards to Bridgend and Maesteg. A force spokesman said: 'South Wales Police responded to reports of a large group of youths. Upon arrival officers found over 100 teenagers gathered in the street. While several distinct groups were spread across both sides of the road there were no signs of fighting or violence. Additional units quickly arrived, dispersing the crowd. The gathering reportedly stemmed from a birthday party advertised on social media. Those who remained were escorted to Pyle Railway Station where officers accompanied them to Bridgend and Maesteg.'

The gathering took place on Croft Goch Road in the quiet village of Kenfig Hill, in the Bridgend area. Residents described the scene as surreal for a Saturday evening in what is normally a calm residential street. There were no reports of injuries or property damage in police statements, and no arrests were announced on the night. Police said the operation involved multiple units to manage the crowd and ensure public safety as the event dispersed.

While the incident drew attention for its scale in a rural community, authorities attributed the turnout to a party that had been advertised on social media. Local neighbours expressed a mix of concern and relief—that there were no recorded offences—though several stressed the disruption of daily life and the hazards of a large crowd gathering on a residential road. Officers said they would review the circumstances of the gathering to determine if any follow-up action might be warranted should further information emerge.

Kenfig Hill, located near Bridgend, is known as a relatively quiet, family-oriented community. The events of September 13 highlighted how social media-driven invites can mobilize large groups quickly, even in small towns, and how police respond when gatherings threaten public safety. Community leaders emphasized the importance of warning residents and coordinating with authorities to prevent similar incidents in the future, while stressing that the focus remains on keeping streets safe and reducing the risk of vehicle or property damage during late-night gatherings.