POLICE have arrested three teenagers and recovered a machete and a zombie knife after reports a group were carrying weapons in Smethwick.

Three boys, one aged 17 and two ages 16, were taken into custody on suspicion of offences including affray and possession of a knife.

Police said they received a call that a group had been seen running through Bearwood High Street shortly before 4pm yesterday (Friday February 2) and carrying weapons.

Officers from the West Midlands Police armed response team responded quickly and arrested them on St Mary’s Road following a brief foot chase, and after a search of the area a zombie knife and a machete were recovered.

A police spokesperson said today: "The three remain in custody while we continue our enquiries.

"Anyone with any information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 20/201517/24."

Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.