Five people arrested for affray after reports of a fight in Aberystwyth town centre

Five people have been arrested after a fight broke out on a street in Aberystwyth on Friday evening.

Dyfed Powys Police were called to reports of disorder in North Parade at around 6.40pm, with two people said to be in possession of knives.

Two men, aged 19 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of affray and are currently in police custody.

Two men and a woman were arrested in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, shortly after the incident.

Chief Inspector Christina Fraser said: “We received a high number of calls from people concerned about this incident, and we responded immediately with several units of officers attending.

“We now have five people in custody, and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

“People in the North Parade area of Aberystwyth might see a high number of police officers as enquiries continue to be carried out.”