Police say three officers were assaulted as they broke up a fight between two groups in Nottingham
Police arrested six men after they stepped in to break up a fight outside a nightclub.
Patrolling officers intervened when trouble flared between two groups of people in Talbot Street in Nottingham city centre just before 03:00 GMT on Friday.The force described the disorder as "totally unacceptable".A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of a class B drug and two assaults on an emergency worker.
Another 19-year-old was held on suspicion of affray and possession of a class A drug, and a 20-year-old was detained on suspicion of affray.Police released the other two arrested men after reviewing CCTV footage of the incident. Sgt Steve Willetts said: "This was a totally unacceptable incident and officers did well to quickly bring the disorder under control.
"Once again, we are frustrated to report a number of officers were assaulted while performing their duties and protecting the public."Follow BBC East Midlands on