A GROUP of teenagers have been arrested by armed police after fighting allegedly broke out near The Range store.

Police were called at 5.30pm to Chalon Way West where they arrested two 16-year-old boys on suspicion of fighting in public.

A third 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm and theft.

St Helens Star:

They have been taken into custody for questioning.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 21000329338 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.