Teenage boy arrested in Calmore on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon

Police officers responding to reports of a mass gathering of young people in Calmore have arrested a teenage boy.

It comes after an altercation ensued between a group of young people outside a property on Oldbarn Close at around 7.30pm on Thursday 22 April.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday evening (22 April) on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He has been released under investigation, pending further police enquiries.

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