Ten arrests after clashes ‘on car bonnets’ in city centre
TEN people have been arrested following street fights that involved clashes on car bonnets on a busy city centre street.
Police were called to Stoney Street in the Lace Market after reports of a large group causing disruption at around 3.30am on Sunday.
They were later made aware of concerns that there had been an assault in Broadway.
Several police units then followed up further reports of a group fighting on Upper Parliament Street.
Two men were found at the scene with suspected stab wounds to their legs.
They were taken to hospital for treatment, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or altering.
Officers investigating the incident believe there were taxis and other vehicles in the area whose drivers will have seen what happened and may have dashcam footage that could be vital in the investigation.
Detective Sergeant Alan Prentice, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We believe a number of vehicles were around the area of Lower Parliament Street and Clumber Street at the time the group were suspected to be in the area, and we are asking for any drivers with dashcam footage to get in touch.
“Carrying weapons and causing this type of disruption is absolutely unacceptable and officers swiftly responded and made a number of arrests.
“We would, however, reiterate that this incident is thought to involve people who were in some way known to each other and that there is no wider risk to the public.
“The majority of people simply want to enjoy their night out and we are committed to ensuring Nottingham remains the safe and enjoyable place that it is to do this.
“We continue our enquiries and anyone with dash-cam footage is urged to get in touch with us on 101, quoting incident 125 of December 5 2021.”
Information can also be reported anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.