Five arrested on suspicion of causing violent disorder in Church Stretton
Police are seeking witnesses to a fight between two groups of young men in a park at Church Stretton.
The disorder broke out in the park by the Bowling Pavilion in Sandford Avenue between 6pm and 8pm on Saturday.
Seven people are thought to have been involved. As a result, a 22-yer-old man was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with a broken ankle.
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of causing violent disorder. They were taken into custody at Shrewsbury police station and later given conditional police bail while inquiries continue.
Detective Constable Will Quan, the investigating officer, said: “This was a serious outbreak of disorder resulting in a fight involving two groups of young men.
“I am appealing to anyone who saw any part of the incident, or the circumstances leading up to it, to contact me at Ludlow police station on 0300-333-3000. Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800-555-111.”
