Teenagers charged after street fight with weapons

A teenager has been charged following reports of a group fighting in the street with weapons.

Police were called to Cavendish Road, Carlton, Nottingham, around 12.20pm on Sunday (1 March) after a passing motorist witnessed the altercation.

Officers located and arrested three suspects, aged 16, 16 and 17, on suspicion of affray.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has now been charged with possession of a knife in a public place and possession of a Class B drug.

He is expected to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 11 March 2026.

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Sergeant Karl Wilson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“We always respond quickly to any report of weapons being brandished in the street.

“Officers attended the scene of this incident quickly and worked efficiently to locate three suspects.

“Carrying a knife is a very serious offence and our investigations have now resulted in one suspect being placed before the courts.”

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