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Machete suspect arrested on Wednesfield High Street

Police descended on the busy street, where two people were arrested.

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Police in Wednesfield High Street today

Two people - one carrying a machete - have been arrested after disorder broke out in a busy high street.

Police officers requested back up after spotting the trouble in Wednesfield High Street this afternoon.

Several police cars descended on the road with witnesses reporting on social media that around 15 West Midlands Police officers were on the scene.

The force later confirmed that two suspects were arrested, one of who was found with a machete.

Kuldpi Singh, who runs a fast food trailer called Pardesi on the street, said: "An argument broke out between two boys and officers after which more police arrived.

"There was a lot of shouting and someone said one of them had a knife."

Wednesfield Police tweeted: "Incident in High Street today - two suspects arrested after backup call from officers for a disorder. Suspect found in possession of machete."

The force were expected to release further details later this afternoon.

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