Woman arrested after machete seized

We have arrested a woman after seizing a machete in Stoke-on-Trent.

At 9.20am on Wednesday (14 August), we were called to an alleyway off Berdmore Street in Fenton when a small group of people with machetes were seen.

Firearms officers went to the scene and searched a man and a woman in the area.

A machete was found in a rucksack on the woman.

A 37-year-old woman, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife or sharp pointed object in a public place.

She has been questioned and released on police bail while our investigation continues.

Anyone with any information that can help with our investigation is asked to get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident 205 of 14 August.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.