Overview

• The fight broke out on Showell Green Lane in Sparkhill, Birmingham, shortly after 7:30 p.m. on August 13.
• Video published by SWNS shows a man in a grey top wielding a large knife and attempting to slash two men.
• Up to around 20 people were involved as multiple fights spilled into the road, causing traffic to back up and forcing motorists to swerve.
• West Midlands Police arrested four men aged 23, 22 and two 20-year-olds on suspicion of violent disorder and released them on bail with strict conditions.
• Officers have increased patrols and are asking witnesses to call 101 quoting crime reference 20/342846/25 or contact Crimestoppers, with no serious injuries reported at the scene.