Two teenagers have been arrested after armed police were called to a machete fight in Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police said they were called out to a report of boys fighting with weapons on Roundhay Road at 5.25pm on Tuesday, March 7. Police said the fight involved machetes and armed officers responded.
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have now been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident. Enquiries are still ongoing into what took place.
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The two arrested boys are still in police custody as of Friday afternoon, March 10. Detective Inspector John Graham of Leeds District CID, said: “Such incidents clearly and rightly cause concern in our communities and I can promise residents substantial enquiries have been ongoing into what took place.
"Arrests have now been made and we are continuing our investigations and also continuing to appeal for witnesses and information. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101, or by using the 101LiveChat facility, quoting log 1388 of 7 March.
"Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online."
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