NEWSFLASH: Five teenagers arrested and police officer injured in disorder in Melton

Leicestershire Chief Constable Simon Cole tweeted that the injury to the officer in the incident, which was in High Street, was ‘unacceptable’.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “Officers were in attendance following a report of disorder at around 11.10pm on Saturday in High Street, Melton Mowbray, with a group of people in the street.

“As a result of which, five people were arrested. During an arrest, a Special Constable was injured and received hospital treatment for a shoulder injury which was not serious.

“Enquiries are continuing into the incident.”

A 19-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer and bailed and a 17-year-old boy was also arrested for assault and bailed, police confirmed.

Police also arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of public order and bailed.

A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old were both arrested on suspicion of public order and dealt with by way of a community resolution.

Officers were drafted in from Rutland, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire to help support Melton police in the incident.

An officer from Oakham police tweeted on Saturday night: “Still on duty, it’s all gone a little wrong in #Melton youngsters party.

“Officer injured and #arrests have been made. Cops from all over.”