Machete and hammer seized as group of teenagers clash at Walsall shopping centre
Police have arrested two teenagers after disorder at a Walsall shopping centre involving a group of young people with weapons.
West Midlands Police say the disorder unfolded with around 15 young people at the Saddlers Shopping Centre at around 2.30pm on Wednesday.
Two 17-year-olds were arrested after a foot chase, and a hammer and a machete were recovered.
A spokesman from West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating reports of a disorder at the Saddlers shopping centre in Walsall, at 2.30pm on Wednesday involving a group of about 15 young people with weapons.
"It is understood the group dispersed and no injuries were reported to us.
"During enquiries officers stopped a bus in the Delves Green Road area and following a short foot chase two teenagers were arrested.
"We also carried out a search of the area and officers recovered a hammer and a machete.
"The two 17-year-olds, arrested on suspicion of possession of a weapon, remain in police custody for questioning as our investigations continue. One was also arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis."
Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting crime number 20WS/270668K/20.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
