Dozens of arrests as police launch extra patrols

Additional police patrols in the city centre followed a confrontation between youths on bikes

High-visibility patrols in and around Nottingham's Christmas market have led to 41 arrests, police have said.

The move followed public concern after two groups of youths, some on e-bikes and armed with machetes, faced off near the Council House on 16 November.

Seven people arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed on conditions they do not enter the city or wear face coverings.

During the patrols, police have made arrests for crimes including drug possession, attempted robbery, being drunk and disorderly, and carrying a bladed article.

In the wake of the confrontation police said they were taking a "zero tolerance approach to criminality"

Assistant Chief Constable Suk Verma said: "Last week, I was clear that we will not tolerate people coming into the city to commit crime.

"Enough is enough. We cannot let the minority make the majority feel unsafe, and so we are taking a zero-tolerance approach to criminality.

"We have always had visibility on the Old Market Square but hope the additional high-visibility patrols deployed in the area and the surrounding streets will offer the public the reassurance they deserve."