THREE arrests were made after a fight involving two groups in Alvechurch.

The incident happened in an alleyway at around 7.30pm on Monday, December 9.

Police now want to talk to people who witnessed the disturbance in the alley between Tanyard Lane and The Gaunts.

It involved eight youths and young men, most of whom are understood to live locally.

After police were called to the scene they arrested two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old.

Appealing for witnesses, Detective Constable Sarah Richardson, of North Worcestershire CID, said: “The alleyway does back on to homes and we will be carrying out door to door enquiries looking for anyone who may have seen or heard what happened. We believe at least one person walked past the scene during this altercation and there may be others.

“We would encourage anyone who knows anything at all about this to call us on 101, quoting the incident reference 581-S-091213, or if they prefer to give information anonymously they can do so by calling the Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”