FIVE people have been arrested following a police operation in Cinderford in the early hours of Friday morning (February 21).
Forest of Dean officers, assisted by the Specialist Operations Team, responded to reports of a disturbance and swiftly detained the suspects on suspicion of affray.
Police remained at the scene this morning as investigations continued.
Authorities have reassured the public that reports of a drone and suspicious vehicles in the area were linked to the police operation, with unmarked vehicles and a drone unit used to track a suspect who initially fled.
A spokesperson for the Forest of Dean Neighbourhood Policing Team thanked residents for their vigilance and support.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.