Police keen to speak to man after violent city centre incident
Some people involved were armed with knives and machetes
Last updated 23rd Aug 2022
Officers say they are keen to speak to the man pictured, in connection with a violent disorder in Nottingham which left several people with ‘life-altering injuries’.
Nottingham Police attended the altercation between two groups of people, some of whom were armed with knives and machetes.
It is believed a number of individuals fled the scene and left the city centre.
Several people reportedly suffered injuries which are not believed to have been life-threatening.
Police made a number of arrests in connection with the violence, which broke out in Clifton Road East at 3.40am on Sunday June 26.
Detective Constable Ruth Towle, who is investigating the incident, is calling for the public’s help in locating the man in the picture.
DC Towle said: “This was an extremely serious incident involving two groups which have chased one another. Some of those involved have been in possession of large knives and machete-style weapons.
“It is really important that we locate the man in the picture who could hold vital information to help us with our investigation.
“This incident has left a number of individuals involved with serious life-altering injuries.
“There is no place for violence on the streets of our city and county. The force is continuing to work tirelessly every day to prevent knife crime and this ongoing work includes targeting people who carry weapons on our streets as well as focusing on proactive preventative and educational work to prevent weapon-enabled crime and violence from happening in the first place.”
Anyone who recognises the man pictured or who has any other information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 125 of 26 June 2022, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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