weapons were involved in a late-night fight outside an Asda supermarket in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, leaving three people injured. Nottinghamshire Police were called to Priestsic Road at about 11: 57pm on Friday night (ET), after reports of a fight involving “bladed weapons. ” Two 16-year-old boys were arrested on Sunday morning (ET) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent as detectives continue to trace other people believed to have been involved.
Arrests made after late-night incident on Priestsic Road
Nottinghamshire Police said officers responded to the scene outside the Asda on Priestsic Road at about 11: 57pm Friday night (ET). The force said a 17-year-old boy and two men, aged 23 and 24, were injured during the incident.
The two 16-year-old boys were arrested on Sunday morning (ET) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Nottinghamshire Police said the investigation into the fight remains ongoing, with inquiries continuing to identify and locate others thought to have been involved.
Injuries confirmed; hospital treatment required
Police said the 17-year-old boy suffered a slash wound to his arm and attended hospital for treatment. The force said the 24-year-old man had an injury to his elbow and also attended hospital.
A third injured person, a 23-year-old man, was located later, police said. He suffered an injury to his arm. The force has not released further details about the circumstances that led to the confrontation.
Nottinghamshire Police: “We do not tolerate violence”
Detective Sergeant Adam Penn, Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We do not tolerate violence or those who think it is acceptable to carry or use weapons. ”
He added: “Following these arrests, we continue to investigate this incident, and efforts are ongoing to trace other people believed to have been involved. ”
Quick context
The fight happened outside a supermarket in Sutton-in-Ashfield and involved “bladed weapons, ” police said. Two 16-year-olds have now been arrested while detectives continue their work to establish the full circumstances and identify everyone involved.
What’s next
Nottinghamshire Police say the inquiry remains active, with investigators continuing to pursue leads to trace other suspected participants. For now, the focus is on building a clear account of the incident and establishing individual roles, as the force reiterates its stance against violence involving weapons.
