Web party warning

CASEY police are warning people not to advertise their parties or events on social networking sites, following a number of parties getting out of control in recent weeks.
Acting Sergeant Des Vis urged people not to post their parties on Facebook or other sites, to ensure uninvited guests don’t show up.
About 150 people turned up to a party in Godwin Avenue, Narre Warren, on Friday 23 November.
Police were called and a number of teenagers had to be capsicum sprayed.
A Hallam resident also complained to police about a house party in Simpson Court last weekend, where about 100 people spilled onto the streets.
The resident, who asked not to be named, said there were several young people hiding alcohol in bags, urinating on neighbours’ gardens, and leaving rubbish on the street. He said the music was very loud and many surrounding residents were worried it would get out of control.
Acting Sgt Vis said those who posted their parties on the internet risked attracting a large number of uninvited or unwanted guests and attention.
“You’re opening yourself up to hundreds of people reading it,” he said.
“Generally it’s the people you don’t invite that are causing the problems.
“Parties need to be strictly invite only and only people you know should be getting in.”
Acting Sgt Vis said it had been getting worse lately.
“It’s a more common concern lately with Facebook parties,” he said.
“There has been a large number of alcohol fuelled youths turning up to parties advertised on Facebook.
“Parents or those in charge are losing control of their parties and police are having to become involved.”
Acting Sgt Vis urged people hosting parties to register them with police well in advance, and not on the day of the party.