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Second Arrest After Machetes Brandished Near Nottingham Winter Wonderland

Officers describe a zero-tolerance pursuit of suspects with reassurances that the market is safe.

Overview

  • Police say a 23-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday night on suspicion of violent disorder, becoming the second person held over the confrontation.
  • A 14-year-old boy was arrested earlier on Wednesday on suspicion of violent disorder, possession of a knife blade or pointed article, and possession of an offensive weapon.
  • The incident occurred on November 16 outside the Council House in Old Market Square, where four youths on two e-bikes reportedly confronted others on foot and two displayed machetes.
  • No injuries were reported, officers arrived within a minute of the 999 call, and the group had fled before police conducted searches of the area.
  • Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV images, continued high-visibility patrols, and appealed for information via 101 or Crimestoppers as Winter Wonderland organisers stress the event site was not breached.