Teenage machete suspects released after city centre knife fight
Two teenagers arrested after a machete fight in Birmingham city centre have been released under investigation.
Violence broke out on Corporation Street in the city on Friday afternoon in what police believe to be "targeted" attacks between groups.
It led to two teenagers running into the Square Peg Wetherspoon's pub where staff locked the doors to stop them being followed inside at around 5.15pm.
Two 16-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of possessing knives, with the pair being released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Nobody else has been arrested over the violence.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police praised the Wetherspoon's staff for ensuring no customers or staff were hurt and appealed for any witnesses to come forward as soon as possible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting log number 3242 of October 1.
