Civil melee (4)

I believe the answer is:

riot

(Other definitions for riot that I've seen before include "scream" , "Rowdy behaviour" , "Run amok" , "Affray, fighting in the streets" , "Disturbance of the peace by many" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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