Throb: a tragedy never to be forgotten

On the afternoon of 24 March 2000, a tear gas canister was activated in the Throb club in Chatsworth. The club was packed with school children celebrating the end of a school term.

A stampede ensued in which 13 young people died and many were injured , Charges of murder, assault, and unlawful possession of the tear gas canister were opened against three persons alleged to have been responsible for the activation of the canister.

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