Kids filmed as men and women brawled with weapons in street

Men and women brawled in the street as kids filmed it on their phones.

Merseyside Police were called to Peter Street in St Helens on Monday, June 10 at around 3pm. It followed a report three men and two women were involved in a fight and weapons were used, including a wooden stick.

Emergency services attended the scene and a man aged in his 30s was taken to hospital with facial injuries. He has since been discharged. Officers found the weapon used during the attack outside an address on Burnell Close.

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Police said they believe other people, including children, were in the area and witnessed the incident, with some recording it on their mobile phones. Merseyside Police is now appealing for anyone who saw the incident or has footage to get in touch with them as it may assist their investigation.

Detective Inspector Steve Byrom said: “This was a shocking incident that happened in front of passers-by, including children, who may have witnessed the disturbance. If you were in the area and witnessed the incident or recorded footage, please let us know.

“Similarly, if you live in the area or were driving past, please check your CCTV or dashcam footage in case you captured anything significant.”

If you have any information on this incident, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference number 24000515882.

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