Armed police called to reports of men with machete
There was a heavy police presence in the Springbank area of Cheltenham on Monday evening
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Armed police were called after reports that two men in a car were making threats to harm others while armed with a machete.
The firearms officers responded to the incident in Grenadier Road, in the Springbank area of Cheltenham, shortly after 18:30 BST on Monday.
It was then reported that the men had been involved in a collision with an electric pushbike. The riders of the bike were not believed to have sustained any serious injuries.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of of affray and possession of an offensive weapon, while a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray, Gloucestershire Police said.
The two men remain in police custody.
A spokesperson for the force said a weapon is yet to be found, with enquiries continuing. Anyone with mobile phone, doorbell or CCTV footage is asked to get in contact with the police.
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