Two people arrested in connection to fight with machetes in Middlesborough

Armed officers were deployed to the scene on Friday night (6th June).

Author: Luke ReeveyPublished 8th Jun 2025

Two men have been arrested following reports of people fighting with machetes in Middlesborough.

Emergency services were called to Brompton Street near the town centre at around 11.15pm on Friday night (6th June).

Armed officers were deployed and located two men with injuries.

Two weapons were found and seized.

Both men- a 49-year-old and a 23-year-old - were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause GBH (Section 18) and taken to police custody for questioning.

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