‘An absolute disgrace’ | St Kilda beach trashed as Christmas party spirals out of control

The St Kilda foreshore has been left trashed following an out-of-control Christmas party, with the clean-up bill costing ratepayers almost $20,000.

About 5000 people flocked to the foreshore, with many drinking to excess.

Drunk revellers spilled onto nearby streets, forcing temporary road closures.

A 27-year-old man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a tram. A woman had to be taken to hospital to have her stomach pumped.

Police are investigating a minor assault and arrested two people for being drunk in public.

The group’s massive mess was left for council workers to clear, at a cost of roughly $18,000.

“It’s an absolute disgrace,” Port Phillip mayor Bernadene Voss told 3AW Mornings.

She said most of those involved were backpackers.

Labor MP Martin Foley is among those calling for a permanent ban on drinking on the foreshore, with council to consider its options.

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The St Kilda foreshore has been transformed into a rubbish tip, following a massive Christmas party. Port Phillip Council faced with an expensive, time-consuming cleanup. @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/2u1C9HmuTT

— Jordan Tunbridge (@JordanTunbridge) December 25, 2017