Witness appeal following violent disorder in Southgate, Sutton Hill
Police are appealing for witnesses to a violent disorder, which took place in the area of Southgate, Sutton Hill, at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday 5th November.
Police received reports of a number of people fighting in the Southgate area close to local shops and the community centre. Some were carrying bladed weapons and poles.
PC Antony Lord said: "I would like to reassure people in the Southgate community that we are taking this incident very seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation.
"I would urge anyone who has any information, or who witnessed anything at the time of this incident to come forward. They can do this by calling 101 and quoting incident number 383S of November 5.
"Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
A 41 year-old man, from Wednesbury, has been arrested on suspicion of affray and released on police bail.
