Police launch appeal after violent affray in Stevenage
Witnesses sought for incident involving weapons in Colestrete Close area
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a violent affray in Stevenage involving a group of males.
The incident occurred around 7:55pm on Thursday, 5th November, beginning in the Colestrete Close area before moving towards Bedwell Shops on Bedwell Crescent.
Males, described as wearing balaclavas and hoodies, were seen fighting with weapons, including a machete and metal pole.
Injuries were sustained by three males – two 15-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man – who were taken to hospital for treatment and later arrested in connection with the altercation. They remain in custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Katy Jackson urges anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV footage to come forward.
Inspector Jackson reassures residents, stating the altercation appears to be isolated between individuals known to each other, with no ongoing threat to the public.
Police are conducting a thorough investigation, with additional patrols scheduled in the area.
Information can be reported online, via the Force Communications Room web chat, or by calling 101 and quoting crime reference 41/106737/26.