UPDATE: Officers make six arrests following a large-scale fight by a Middlesbrough primary school

Police were called to a report of males fighting with sharp objects near to Berwick Hills Primary School this morning around 8:40am.

The incident spilled into the school grounds and the school took safety precautions.

Armed officers attended the scene and a number of males were located in possession of sharp objects. Four males were arrested at the scene and taken into police custody.

Two members of the public attempted to intervene, to assist police in detaining the suspects. One of these men suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital, where he was later treated and released.

Two other members of the public also reported a man attempting to steal their vehicles outside the school, but he was unsuccessful.

The incident near to the school is believed to be linked to an earlier incident around 6:40am this morning, whereby an aggravated burglary is reported to have taken place at a property on Ellerby Green.

A Vauxhall Insignia and a motorbike were stolen in the incident, whereby four males attended the address and threatened the occupants with a weapon.

A total of six arrests have now been made in connection with the incidents, of men aged 22, 26, 26, 27, 28, and 49. These men remain in police custody at this time.

Officers would like to again reassure parents that the incident was not linked to the school and neighbourhood officers have remained at the school today with the children and staff, to reassure them and provide a high-visibility presence.

Anyone who may have footage which could assist police in this investigation is asked to upload it here.

Any witnesses or anyone with further information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident number 076933.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.