Police have asked for the public’s help in cracking down on antisocial behaviour after a video of an altercation between two schoolgirls circulated around social media.

The video shows two female pupils fighting at Washington Mall in Hamilton while other pupils watched.

Police confirmed that the incident happened around 4pm yesterday after a large group of pupils from various schools gathered near the mall and that adults did their best to stop the fight.

A police spokesman said they were aware of the video and asked those who received it to delete the message and not share the video.

The spokesman added: “Inquiries into Wednesday’s display of antisocial behaviour are ongoing and dialogue continues with relevant stakeholders about perennial concerns regarding students congregating in the City of Hamilton after school.”

Police commended the adults who attempted to separate the two schoolgirls involved in the fight.

Anyone with information is asked to call 211 or provide the information through the BPS community reporting portal.