Seven teenagers have been arrested following a Cheshire Police incident in Crewe and Nantwich with a helicopter deployed, after reports of "multiple disturbances."

On the evening of Wednesday 12 June, officers received a number of reports of incidents in Crewe and Nantwich involving a group of youths.

The callers reported that the group had been involved in an assault and a robbery in the Nantwich area and had fled the scene on bicycles.

The group of teenagers were involved in an assault and a robbery in the Nantwich area, fleeing the scene on bikes (Cheshire Police).

They are then believed to have travelled to Crewe where they were involved in a disturbance.

Local officers were deployed to the area, with additional support from the Roads and Crime Unit, police dog unit, armed patrols, and the police helicopter.

Following a number of enquiries, officers located the group in the Nantwich Road area of Crewe at around 12.30am on Thursday 13 June.

Seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of a variety of offences, including robbery.

A police helicopter was deployed to support officers in the operation, The teenagers all remain in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Stephen Hill, of Crewe CID, said: "I understand the impact incidents of this nature can have on the community, but I hope the swift response of our team will provide some reassurance to members of the public.

Seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of a variety of offences, including robbery (Cheshire Police).

"We want to send a clear message that behaviour of this nature will not be tolerated and those responsible will be held accountable.

"Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and we would urge anyone with any information or concerns to get in touch."

You can contact Cheshire Police on 101, or via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML-1846077.

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