160 arrested at Metallica fan riot in Colombia

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nme.com Around 160 Metallica fans were arrested on Wednesday (March 10) after a riot outside the band's gig in Bogota, Colombia. Hundreds of ticketless fans turned up to the US group's concert at Simón Bolívar Park and attempted to breach barriers, reports Sky News. 1,500 police officers were present outside the venue – tanks and police trucks were deployed, as the authorities had been expecting trouble.

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