By Jim Clark

A Somerville Police officer on detail at last week’s Fireworks Celebration took notice of two individuals who had reportedly gotten into a heated argument as they were walking down Broadway towards Medford St.

The officer noticed that the women, later identified as Tony Bell, of Malden, and Wendy Breen, were getting louder so he stepped up and asked them to calm down. Instead of diffusing the situation the two began striking one another and a full blown fist fight broke out between them.

Several passers-by noticed the action and a crowd began to form in the immediate vicinity.

Bell and Breen were eventually separated by the officer, with additional backup. Both were placed under arrest and charged with common law affray.