Coffin Cheaters and Sword Boys in Subiaco battle police

Police were forced to use batons to end a confrontation with members of the Coffin Cheaters and Sword Boys in Subiaco early this morning.Six men were arrested after the confrontation that took place outside the Subiaco Hotel about 1am, with more than 20 police cars, the police helicopter and horses from the mounted squad involved.Earlier in the night, police followed the group of about 60 men to the Onyx Bar in Subiaco after they were refused entry or forced to leave several nightclubs in Northbridge including The Rise and the Eurobar. After being kicked out of the Llama Bar by police, the groups split up and attemped to go into the Red Sea but were refused entryPolice allege some of the group became upset after being refused entry and extensively damaged a Mercedes car parked nearby.They then gathered at the intersection of Hay Street and Rokeby Road.Police said after being asked to move on, the group failed to move, sparking the confrontration. The men were charged with disorderly conduct, threatening behaviour, obstructing police and assaulting a public officer. One man is expected to appear before the East Perth Magistrate's Court today.The other men will face the Perth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.