A man has been arrested after a mass brawl broke out at an Oxford shop between a group of thugs wielding weapons including machetes.

The incident occurred at around 7.20pm on Thursday, August 29 as a mass altercation took place between a group of males outside the Premier Shop in Pegasus Road.

Weapons were involved including possible machetes as the group, consisting of males aged between 16 and 25 years old, fought.

All involved were wearing tracksuits and balaclavas or face coverings.

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The brawl happened outside the shop in Oxford.The brawl happened outside the shop in Oxford. (Image: Google Maps)

Nobody was injured in the altercation and officers have made one arrest with this man since being released under investigation.

A 32-year-old man from Bexhill-on-Sea in Sussex, was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses following the incident of affray involving weapons.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Beth Snowdon of the Priority Crime Team, based at Oxford police station, said: “I am aware that this incident took place in the early evening last Thursday and there were a number of other people present, who were not involved, but would have witnessed what happened.

“I would ask any of these people to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police on 101 or by reporting online quoting reference 43240417447.

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“You can do so in the strictest confidence, or if you do not wish to speak directly with the police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“I would also ask anybody who may have been driving in the area and has dash-cam in their vehicles, to please check this and get in touch if it has captured anything that may assist this investigation.”

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