Arrests after violence erupts in Newbold

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FOUR men were arrested after violence between armed men erupted in Newbold.

Three of the people involved had to be taken to hospital for treatment, with one needing plastic surgery on an injury below his ear.

As many as ten people fought near to Kirby Court on High Street in the early hours of Sunday (August 5).

Some of those involved were armed, with police recovering weapons including a knife and a machete from the scene.

Police were called to reports of a violent confrontation at around 12.15am. On arrival they found four men leaving the scene and three others who were injured.

The four men, aged 19, 23, 27 and 34 were arrested and have been questioned in connection with allegations of wounding with intent and violent disorder. They have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Neal Candelent, leading the investigation into the disorder, described the fight as an isolated incident and said he would like to hear form anyone who had witnessed the fight or who had any information that may assist the police.

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