Five teenagers have been charged with a range of offences following an incident in Ipswich.

A group of males were seen fighting at around 7pm on Thursday, June 22 in the Old Cattle Market, near the town centre.

Reports emerged that some of the individuals were carrying sticks and bats. 

Five people were arrested shortly after the incident and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. 

They have been charged with a range of offences and appeared at Suffolk Magistrates' Court.

Two 17-year-old boys were charged with offences including violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a class B drug.

Both were bailed and are due to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on Saturday, July 1.

Claudio Da Costa, 18, of Primrose Hill, Ipswich, and Daniel Guedes, 18, of Broomwade Close, Ipswich, were both charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Laurynas Talacka, also 18, of Chevalier Street, Ipswich, was additionally charged with a breach of a criminal behaviour order.

All three men have been remanded by the court to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, July 21.