Teenager arrested and knives seized following fight at Westquay
Police were called to the Southampton shopping centre last weekend
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy and seized three knives following a fight at the Westquay shopping centre in Southampton.
The altercation, involving a group of people, took place outside the Apple store at around 6.30pm last Saturday (December 7th).
Officers found the weapons following searches of the area.
The boy arrested, who is from the city, was detained on suspicion of affray and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.
He has been released from custody on conditional police bail to allow for further enquiries to continue.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police spokesperson said:
"As part of our ongoing enquiries we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened.
"We believe the shopping centre will have been busy at the time of the altercation and that a number of people will have seen what took place.
"Were you in Westquay Shopping Centre at around 6.30pm on Saturday? Did you see the altercation, the moments leading up to it, or people running from the area afterwards?
"If so, we would really like to hear from you as you may have valuable information to help us progress our investigation."
No injuries have been reported following the incident.
Officers are keen to hear from anybody who was involved, particularly if they were injured, so that we can make sure they are ok and getting any help they may need.
Those with information can report it online or on 101 quoting the reference number 44240533531.
They can submit information 100% anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or via their website.