Men arrested after ‘several people’ involved in Mansfield street fight in broad daylight

Two men have been arrested after a fight broke out on a Mansfield street in broad daylight.

By Michael Broomhead

Published 18th Feb 2021, 17:22 BST

Updated 18th Feb 2021, 17:27 BST

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Officers were called to Victoria Street shortly after 4pm on Wednesday after ‘several people’ were reported to be fighting, according to a Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson.

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Two men, aged 37 and 39, were arrested on suspicion of affray and taken to hospital for treatment.

Investigations are continuing, police say.

Investigations are continuing, police say.

They were both released shortly afterwards and taken into police custody.

Investigations are continuing into the incident.

Inspector Nick Butler, district commander for Mansfield, said: “This kind of public disorder is completely unacceptable and will always generate a very swift police response.

“We are working to understand exactly what happened during this incident and would greatly appreciate hearing from any witnesses who have not already spoken to us.”

Anyone with information about the incident should call 101, quoting incident 456 of February 19.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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