Appeal after altercation in Gloucester fast food restaurant

Police are urging witnesses to come forward following an altercation between teens in a Gloucester fast food restaurant yesterday (Tuesday 6 September).

The incident happened shortly after 5.45pm in McDonald’s, on Westgate Street, between two groups of teenagers who were known to each other.

Two teenagers were already in the city centre restaurant when they were approached by a group of three youths from outside.

Both groups appeared to have weapons and all of them ran from the scene before police arrived.

Officers are now looking to piece together what has happened and would like to speak to anyone in McDonald’s at the time.

They are also urging anyone who may have been injured in the altercation to come forward and seek medical attention. At this time no injuries have been reported to police.

Two 15-year-olds from Gloucester have been arrested on suspicion of affray and carrying an offensive weapon. They currently remain in police custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary through the website, quoting incident number 385 of 6 September: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/ Alternatively you can call 101.

You can also report information anonymously through Crimestoppers, on either 0800 555 111 or online: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously