Further arrest made in connection with serious incident in Tuffley

Another arrest has been made in connection with a serious incident in Tuffley, Gloucester yesterday (Friday 6 November).

A 17-year-old boy from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender this morning following police enquiries.

He remains in police custody for questioning as well as two men who were arrested overnight and during the early hours of this morning.

Police had been called shortly after 8.50am yesterday with a report of an altercation on Chalford Road, near to St Peter’s High School.

It was reported that two males, one who was in possession of a sword, had been seen chasing two boys. The suspects then fled from the scene on foot.

One of the victims, a boy aged 17, sustained a superficial wound believed to have been caused by the sword. 

A second victim, also a 17-year-old boy, did not sustain any physical injuries.

Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information who hasn't yet spoken to police is asked to make contact.

Information can be submitted online by completing the following form and quoting reference 53260095808: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/