Two teenagers stabbed in ‘large scale fight’ involving 30 young people on Essex high street
Two teenagers were stabbed during a large-scale fight involving around 30 young people on Southend High Street in Essex, according to police. The incident occurred on Friday evening, with officers reporting that weapons were seen and used. Both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and police remain on scene with dispersal orders in place.
- ▪Police responded to a large-scale fight on Southend High Street around 7:50pm on Friday.
- ▪Approximately 30 young people were involved, and weapons were seen and used during the brawl.
- ▪The two injured teenagers sustained non-life-threatening knife wounds and were treated in hospital.
- ▪Dispersal orders are active, allowing police to search for weapons without suspicion and require removal of face coverings.
- ▪Officers continue to patrol the area to restore order following the incident.
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