Five teenagers arrested after 'machete' brawl during Frozen 2 viewing that left seven police officers injured
Police were called to Star City on Saturday evening following reports of youths with machetes at a screening of Frozen 2.
Two of the weapons were seized, alongside another knife, and seven officers were left with facial injuries, according to West Midlands Police.
A dispersal order was used to clear the group of up to 100.
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Hide AdA 13-year-old girl, a girl and a boy, both aged 14, and a 19-year-old man were held on suspicion of assaulting police.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of obstructing police.
Investigators have asked anyone with any video or pictures of the incident to get in touch.
Superintendent Ian Green said: "This was a major outbreak of trouble which left families who were just trying to enjoy a night-out at the cinema understandably frightened.
"We [...] were met with a very hostile response and officers had to draw tasers to restore order.
"It's clear that some of those who went to Star City last night were intent on causing trouble."