Gang with machete and knuckle duster seen fighting on Portsdown Hill in Portsmouth

POLICE have launched an appeal after a gang of men with weapons - including a machete and knuckle duster - were seen fighting on Portsdown Hill.
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Officers raced to a car park in Southwick Hill Road on Saturday at 7.10pm before fights were then seen nearby - close to Queen Alexandra Hospital.

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Six men were arrested with weapons seized also including a baseball bat and knife.

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No-one was injured following the incident.

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Those detained include a 29-year-old man from Gosport, who was arrested on suspicion of affray and violent disorder.

He has now been released from custody without charge but remains under investigation.

A 26-year-old man from Havant was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and violent disorder.

A 32-year-old man from Rowlands Castle was arrested for the same offences, along with men from Waterlooville and Portsmouth, both aged 29.

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A 27-year-old man from North Boarhunt was also arrested for the same crimes.

Five of the six men have been released on conditional bail until October 10.

A police statement said: ‘Enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened, however we do not believe there is a risk to the wider community. Officers will be patrolling the area.

‘Anyone with information on this incident should call police on 101, quoting the reference number 44200353347.

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‘Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’

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