Eight arrested after reports of large street fight in Nottingham
Two have been taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds
Police say eight people have been arrested following reports of a large street fight in Nottingham in the early hours of this morning.
Two people have been taken to hospital for treatment to suspected stab wounds.
Officers say they were called to the city centre at around 3.30am on Sunday 5th December to reports of a large group causing disruption in Stoney Street, before they were made aware of concerns that there had been an assault on Broadway.
Within 10 minute several units were on the scene, moving to Upper Parliament Street following further reports of a group fighting.
Two men were then found with suspected stab wounds and taken to hospital - their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or altering.
Two men aged 19 and 22 were arrested on suspicion of affray, possessing a bladed article, and causing GBH.
A woman aged 18, and five other men, aged 19, 20, 23, 27 and 42, were also arrested on suspicion of affray.
Detective Inspector Stuart Temple, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers worked very quickly to attend the incidents and arrest potential suspects after this large-scale disorder which left two men injured.
“Carrying weapons and causing this type of disruption is absolutely unacceptable and reports of this will always elicit a swift police response.
“We do believe that this incident involves people who were in some way known to each other and that there is no wider risk to the public. However, officers will continue to be in the area to offer reassurance and speak to anyone with concerns.
“The majority of people simply want to enjoy their night out and we are committed to ensuring Nottingham remains the safe and enjoyable place that it is to do this.
“A scene remains in place whilst officers continue their enquiries and we would encourage anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, to get In touch on 101, quoting incident 125 of 5 December 2021.”