Douglas knife fight ends with one child injured, another arrested by armed police

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 17:35

Police say they’ve arrested a young girl after a fight involving a knife.

On Facebook, officers say they were called to Willaston around 4pm – one girl required hospital treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

The other girl involved was arrested by armed officers and appeared in court earlier today.

Police are now appealing for information from the public, particularly from anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage.

If you can help, you’re being urged to contact Police Headquarters on 631212.

Police are asking the public not to speculate, saying it’s an isolated incident.

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