Police swooped after a knife dispute erupted on a Nottingham street – leading to three arrests and a scuffle with officers.
Knife Drama Sparks Police Chase in Bulwell
Officers raced to Bardney Drive, Bulwell, at around 10:05pm on Sunday following reports of a heated street dispute. One person was reportedly armed with a knife, sparking immediate concern.
Car Stop Turns Up Knife
Minutes after the drama, police stopped a vehicle on Ridgeway Walk, Top Valley. A search uncovered a knife inside. A 42-year-old man was promptly arrested for possession of a bladed article.
Officer Assaulted During Arrests
The tension escalated with a scuffle during the arrest. A 20-year-old man was arrested for assaulting an emergency worker. A 42-year-old woman was also taken into custody for obstructing an officer.
Detective Slams Knife-Carrying and Attacks on Police
Detective Sergeant Al Roper said: “Vehicle stops like this one play a hugely important role in helping us take knives off the streets and out of harm’s way.”
“There should never be an excuse for anyone to carry a weapon in public, for the simple reason that doing this is incredibly dangerous.”
“As well as obviously putting others in danger, doing this also puts the person carrying the knife at more risk of harm too.”
“It should go without saying but emergency workers, including police officers, don’t deserve to be assaulted while trying to do their jobs. This type of behaviour is unacceptable.”
Police have arrested three people so far but investigations are ongoing. Anyone with info is urged to call 101, quoting incident 676 of 4 November 2022.
