South Yorkshire Police deployed to large scale disturbance in which axe and knives were used

Two men are in police custody today after a large scale disturbance in which an axe and knives were used.

South Yorkshire Police said officers were deployed to deal with a ‘large disturbance’ in the Wombwell area of Barnsley last night.

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Two men were arrested in relation to the incident but no other details have yet been released.

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Witnesses or anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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