Three people arrested and police officer injured after serious fight involving weapons

Three people – including a 14-year-old boy – have been arrested after two fights broke out.

More than 25 police officers responded to the scene of the incident in Penhill at around 4pm yesterday afternoon, following reports of a serious disorder.

Police were initially called to an fight in Downton Road, but a short time later while officers were on scene, another disorder occurred in nearby Shalbourne Close.

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One police officer was assaulted during the incident, but wasn’t seriously hurt.

A number of weapons were seized, including a baseball bat, several metal poles and a sickle.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, a public order offence and assaulting a police officer.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

They are all from the local area and remain in police custody.

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