The discovery of maquettes as an “intimidating gang” approached the playground

Machetes and knives were found after police approached an “intimidating gang” in a children’s playground. The discovery led to four arrests in Wolverhampton.

The group were believed to have been spotted in the All Saints area of ​​the city over the weekend. Officers from West Midlands Police for violence and knife crime said “several foot chases” took place before the suspects were apprehended.

The team said on social media that arrests were made following “several searches”. Four men were arrested on suspicion of possessing machetes and knives.

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The full post from the Project Guardian team said: “Team 2 and 3 worked together in the All Saints area of ​​@WolvesPolice. An ‘intimidating’ gang has been tackled on a play area, leading to various ‘feetings’.

“Following a series of searches, four men were arrested in possession of machetes and knives. #Teamwork #LifeOrKnife”.

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