A street in the Midlands has been cordoned off following reports of a violent altercation involving weapons. Police have issued an urgent warning for the public to steer clear of the area.
Incident on The Strand
Emergency services, including multiple police cars and ambulances, were seen on The Strand in Longton on Saturday, June 6. The alarm was raised at 11:45 AM, according to The Sentinel.
Air ambulances were also reported to have landed near Kendrick Street and Forrister Street.
Police Statement
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: 'We are responding to a report of a fight involving weapons and have closed The Strand while we investigate. Officers were called following a report of a large group of people fighting in the area. Some of the men were described as holding metal bars and baseball bats. A cordon has been put in place and we are advising people to avoid the area.'
This incident comes after a separate report of a man found dead in his home following a police stand-off, and another case where a man was glassed and punched at a curry house.
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