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UPDATE: Teens released after questioning about armed brawl in park

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Police investigating an armed brawl in a Leicester park have questioned three teenagers. The three 16-year-olds were released on bail today after being questioned about a fight in Leicester's Abbey Park on Bank Holiday Monday, earlier this month. Members of the public called police to the park at 6.20pm on Monday, May 6 after they saw a group of men fighting. Some of the callers suggested the men were armed with knives and, in one case, an axe. Police believe up to a dozen men were involved in the running fight Police said yesterday that the investigation into the incident was continuing. The force urged people to contact officers if they saw the incident. Detective Sergeant Ian Warner, of Beaumont Leys police station, said: "We would like to reassure the public that there will continue to be high visibility patrols in the area of Abbey Park and we would still like to speak to anyone who may have information regarding the incident." Contact Pc Richard Wightman on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

UPDATE: Teens released after questioning about armed brawl in park


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