43240419158- appeal relating to violent disorder
- Published on
- Sunday, 1 September 2024 - 13:44
- Reference no
- 43240419158
Thames Valley Police is appealing for information in connection with a fight between a
group of males in Slough.A group of
males were seen to be arguing in High Street between about 10.30pm and 11pm
yesterday (31/8).This
argument then progressed into a fight between the group, during which weapons
were used.Police
officers arrived at the scene and arrested nine males, aged between 16 and
26-years-old. Due to the incident, the force enforced a Section 60 Order, which temporarily
allows police officers greater powers to stop and search. The order began at 11.30pm yesterday and will be in place for 24
hours. If necessary, the order can then be extended. Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Pete Wall said: “The group were involved in an argument for about a
half an hour before it progressed into a fight. “There were a number of
members of the public in the High Street last night and may have witnessed the
argument or fight.“If you have any footage or
saw the group then please contact us as soon as possible. You can leave any
information you may have via our website or call us on 101, quoting the
investigation number 43240419158.“We are
conducting a thorough investigation and have arrested nine males who are all
currently in police custody.“We believe the males
involved in the incident were all known to each and there is no wider threat to
the public.”