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Massachusetts city orders curfew ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match following spate of stabbings, shootings

Brockton imposes a curfew before Cape Verde’s World Cup match after a surge in stabbings, shootings and 75 arrests.

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The brief

Massachusetts city Brockton announced a curfew ahead of the upcoming Cape Verde World Cup match, citing a recent spate of stabbings and shootings. Enterprise News notes 75 arrests as the chaos grew, while The Boston Globe reports resident worries about watch parties.

NBC News, The New York Times and the New York Post all focus on the curfew decision and its link to the violence. Future reports will track enforcement of the curfew during the Cape Verde match, any additional arrests, and community responses as the event proceeds.

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Quick answers

Why did Brockton impose a curfew?

The city cited a spate of stabbings and shootings leading up to the Cape Verde World Cup match.

How many arrests have been made in connection with the unrest?

Enterprise News reported 75 arrests.

Which media outlets are covering the curfew and related violence?

Enterprise News, The Boston Globe, NBC News, The New York Times and the New York Post.

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