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Two Teenagers Arrested After Youth Disorder Near Nottingham Winter Wonderland

Police report no weapons, with trams back to normal.

Overview

  • Officers engaged a large group of youths in Old Market Square at about 5:45pm on December 1 and dispersed the crowd.
  • A 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and a 16-year-old on suspicion of obstructing an officer, with both in custody as inquiries continue.
  • Tram operator NET paused services at the Old Market Square stop at 6:11pm and restored full service by 6:51pm.
  • Nottinghamshire Police said no weapons were seen during the incident.
  • The disturbance follows a separate machete-related episode in the city two weeks earlier that led to increased patrols around the winter attraction.