Twelve arrested in West Mercia area following isolated incidents of disorder
Twelve people were arrested overnight and two cars set alight following some isolated incidents of disorder across the in West Mercia Police force area.
Extra police officers were on patrol in towns across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
West Mercia Police say no officers were injured and there are no indications of further disturbances at the present time.
Yesterday evening rumours of disorder taking place in Telford town centre and Wellington were posted on social networking sites. West Mercia Police used their Twitter and Facebook accounts to squash the rumours.
Detective Superintendent Martin Lakeman, Head of Public Protection for West Mercia Police, said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the public who contacted us to inform us of groups of youths gathering or suspicious incidents which resulted in us swiftly deploying officers and removing the threat with positive action.
"This approach will continue this evening with high visibility patrols across West Mercia providing reassurance."
