A STREET fight in broad daylight had to be broken up by armed police officers on Tuesday.
Police were called to Burbank Street in Hartlepool at about 12.20pm following reports of a group of men fighting in the street.
It is thought a woman may also have been involved.
A man in his 20s was arrested at 12.40pm on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug and on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and he was taken into police custody.
Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers via www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.
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