A shocking mass brawl between baseball bat and pole-wielding teens erupted in a city centre.
Footage showed the bat being swung as youngsters waded into the fierce running battle.
Another clip also showed a metal pole being used in the melee.
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A 17-year-old boy suffered facial injuries in the vicious scrap.
He declined medical treatment at the scene.
The lad later agreed to be seen by paramedics, though he was not taken to hospital.
Police are investigating the fight which happened in Norwich, on Saturday evening (17 Jan), as reported by Need To Know.
A Norfolk police spokesperson said: “Officers carried out an extensive search of the area.
“The suspects were seen to run off in the direction of Theatre Street immediately after the incident.
“And have subsequently reviewed CCTV footage and spoken to those who witnessed the fight.
“Their enquiries have confirmed that the suspects were in possession of a metal pole and a baseball bat.
“One teenage boy from the Dereham area has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.
“Enquiries are ongoing to trace all those involved.”
Ch Insp Sarah Dallas added: “I’ve seen the online footage of this incident, and I know it will concern people.
“I want to reassure you that Haymarket and Hay Hill continue to be our focus in the city centre as one of our policing hotspots.
“We’re also using intelligence-led enforcement activity to target youth violence to try to prevent this type of behaviour and help everyone to feel safe and confident in the city centre.
“Our officers are on the street, visible and ready to speak to anyone who feels concerned.
“We’re also working alongside partners to proactively tackle the issue, and I’d ask anyone in the community who may have information about this incident or any other concern to please share this with us.”
Officers also attended two separate reports of assault outside licensed premises in Queen’s St and Prince of Wales Road in Norwich, earlier in the evening on Saturday.
Enquiries are ongoing, including whether these are connected to the assault in Haymarket.
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