Police say an officer who was trying to break up the fight ended up in the hospital after one of the adults viciously attacked him.

A fight during a middle school basketball game last month prompted calls for backup from police officers, one of whom claimed a suspect tried to gouge his eyes.

CANTON ‒ Two people are facing criminal charges after a large fight broke out during a middle school basketball game Thursday night, sending a police officer to a hospital with a cut on his face.

Where: Center for Performance at Hall of Fame Village, 2626 Fulton Drive NW in Canton. When: June 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. Fights start at 7 p.m. Tickets: $50 to $80. Sale starts Feb. 24 but fans ...