A woman from Alcester has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a disturbance on Meadow Road. 

Alcester Police said they were called at around 8.55am yesterday (Thursday, September 26) to reports of an altercation between two women. 

Officers said "several members of the public bravely tried to intervene" but the suspect made off quickly. 

A woman in her 20s was then arrested at her home address and remains in police custody. 

Alcester Sergeant David Ebbs said: "We understand the public will have been left shocked and concerned after this morning’s incident.

"We hope they are reassured by our swift action and residents can expect to see boosted patrols in the coming days."

Any witnesses are asked to call 101 citing incident number 81 of September 26.