Several people took part in Coalisland street fight some were armed with knives

Police say they made one arrest and are investigating a street fight involving several people some of whom may have been armed with knives in Coalisland on Wednesday night.

The disturbance took place in the Maplebrook Hill area of the Co Tyrone town around 6.30pm.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Upon police arrival no fight was ongoing and no one made themselves known to officers as having been attacked or having witnessed what happened.

"During follow up enquiries at a nearby house a man was arrested for possession of ammunition in suspicious circumstances.

The PSNI are appealing for witnesses to last night's street fight in Coalisland.placeholder image
The PSNI are appealing for witnesses to last night's street fight in Coalisland.

“Police are carrying out further investigation into the incident to establish exactly what has happened and those enquiries are ongoing.”

The 35-year-old man has since been charged in relation to the ammunition and will appear at Dungannon Magistrates Court on September 9.

Any witnesses or anyone with footage from the area on Wednesday night is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1343 12/08/26 or submit information online via the PSNI website.

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