Two teenage boys have been arrested following a violent disorder in Devizes on Sunday (5 February).
Police were called to reports of youths armed with weapons on Naughton Avenue, on the northeast side of the town and then at the ESSO Garage on London Road.
One person suffered an injury which required hospital treatment and they have since been released.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and affray, and another 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
Wiltshire 999s witnessed police seizing numerous weapons from a house in the street, including an axe, a metal pole, wooden sticks, a baseball bat and a bladed article (possibly a machete).
Armed police and the National Police Air Service helicopter from Bournemouth were deployed to assist at the incident.
Inspector Ben Huggins said: “We understand the impact that incidents such as these are having on the community at present and we are working incredibly hard to ensure that it’s considered unacceptable for youths to carry any sort of weapon.
“While we understand yesterday’s incident was concerning for the public, it is believed to have occurred in isolation and there was no wider threat to the public.
“As I said previously, whilst we continue to engage with key partner agencies such as the Youth Offending Team, this is not a problem that can be solved by the Police alone.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to parents to educate your children on the potential impact of carrying weapons. It can destroy lives, including your own and your family’s.
“Please be observant on where they are and what they are doing, and help them understand the potential consequences of carrying weapons.”
Witnesses to the incident are asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 54230012997.
