Police respond to reports of youths 'fighting with weapons' in Newhaven

Officers were called to Newhaven High Street after receiving reports of a group of youths fighting with weapons on yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, September 3), the spokesman said.

Police attended and no one was located, according to the spokesman.

Officers have since received further reports of disputes among youths, some of whom have suffered minor assaults, the spokesman said.

These are being investigated.

A dispersal order, known as a section 35 order, has been authorised following reports of fighting and anti-social behaviour in the town centre area, the spokesman confirmed.