POLICE said they were called out to reports of a fight breaking out in a street.

A police presence was seen in an area of Sutton, near Junction Lane, late on Saturday night. 

Residents also reported seeing a police helicopter in the area.

A police spokeswoman said they received a report that a fight had broken out on Helena Road.

A search was carried out but no suspects were detained.

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We received a report of a disturbance in St Helens on Saturday, July 27.

"At around 10.45pm it was reported that a fight broke out outside the Junction pub on Helena Road.

"Officers made inquires and carried out a search of the area.

"However, there were no signs of any disturbance."