Violence and disorder sees Shrewsbury custody cells almost full
Police in Shropshire say that incidents of violence and disorder across the county has seen custody cells in Shrewsbury almost reaching maximum capacity.
As the Christmas party season gets into full swing the number of incidents has risen compared to a normal weekend.
In Shrewsbury, a man was arrested following an attack in the town centre. The victim was left unconscious following the incident and treated by by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital.
At 3.55am this morning four people were arrested for fighting in Howard Street close to The Buttermarket.
A man in his 20s was also arrested for drink-driving, the man when breathalysed was shown to be nearly double the legal limit.
Earlier in the evening three males were arrested and charged with making off without payment at two restaurants in Shrewsbury. The total value of food ordered was £321.
1850 - Shrewsbury Custody cells are almost full this morning because of violence and disorderly behaviour around Shropshire last night https://twitter.com/ShropCops/status/544029206523703296
