Following an incident in the town centre yesterday (23/12), Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy from Winslow and a 19-year-old man from Aylesbury on suspicion of affray.
A fight involving four males started outside Metro Bank in Friars Square Shopping Centre at around 1.15pm. One of the males then pulled a machete from his waistband and chased two of the other males out of the shopping centre and across Market Square.
Officers, including an armed deployment, attended but the offenders had left the scene. Officers stopped and searched several people but they released them all without further action.
No injuries were reported, and officers have since arrested the two males. Both remain in custody, with Thames Valley Police still keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.
Sergeant Michael Cowdrey, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “I understand this alarming incident may have been concerning for those who witnessed it.
“However, thankfully, no one was injured and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
“We are investigating the incident thoroughly and there will be an increased police presence in the town centre as a result. Anyone with concerns should speak to a uniformed officer.
“We have arrested a boy and a man in connection with this incident, who remain in our custody at this time.
“I am appealing for witnesses to any part of this incident to please come forward.
“The shopping centre and Market Place were busy at the time so I imagine there are lots of people who witnessed it but have not spoken to us yet.
“Also, if you have CCTV cameras in the area or were driving in the area around the time of the incident and have a dash-cam, please check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist us and get in touch if you have.
“Anyone with information or footage should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230573590.
“Alternatively provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
“Please do not share videos or images of the incident on social media; instead, send them to us via our website.”
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