Six arrested in connection with violent disorder in St Ives

Detectives investigating a violent disorder in St Ives have made several arrests.

Police received multiple calls to The Broadway on the evening of 29 August reporting violence and criminal damage in the town centre.

Two men were injured during the incident and taken to hospital where they were treated for serious but not life threatening injuries.

Since then, detectives have made the following arrests, with further arrests expected in the coming weeks.

A 19-year-old man from Hartford on suspicion of a public order offence.

A 19-year-old man from St Ives on suspicion of a public order offence.

A 20-year-old man from Huntingdon on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of drugs.

A 29-year-old woman from Wyton on suspicion of a public order offence.

A 19-year-old man from Whittlesey on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.

They have all been bailed pending further enquiries.

A sixth person, a man from Chatteris, was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence but has since been released without charge.

Detective Inspector Luke Pedlar, who is leading the investigating, said: “Violence and disorder of this nature has no place in our communities and we know this incident will have caused concern among residents, businesses and visitors in St Ives.

“Our investigation has progressed quickly and we have already made a number of arrests, with further enquiries ongoing. We are committed to identifying everyone involved and ensuring they are held accountable for their actions.

“I would like to thank the community for their support so far and continue to urge anyone with information, footage or who witnessed the disorder to come forward and speak to us.”