Machetes, swords and axes found by police in Doncaster lethal weapons haul

By Darren Burke
Published 29th Jun 2023, 16:32 BST
Updated 29th Jun 2023, 16:32 BST
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Police have uncovered a haul of lethal weapons after a swoop in a Doncaster street.

Swords, machetes and axes were among the cache of weapons discovered by officers from Doncaster South Neighbourhood Policing Team.

A spokesman said: “We had a number of uniformed officers at Athelstane Road, Conisbrough and during their fingertip searches, they located and seized all of these weapons.

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Police uncovered a haul of weapons in a Doncaster street.Police uncovered a haul of weapons in a Doncaster street.
Police uncovered a haul of weapons in a Doncaster street.

In a separate incident, officers also conducted a warrant in the Rossington area in relation to fuel thefts.

Two males were arrested and are currently on bail while further enquiries are made. A quad bike and fuel containers have also been recovered, a police spokesman said.

Anyone wanting to report crime in South Yorkshire can contact police on 101, 999 in an emergency or alternatively contact CrimeStoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.