A GROUP of teenagers have been arrested following an incident involving an imitation firearm, a knife, and hammers.

Police were called to reports of a fight involving a gang of youths carrying weapons in Elson Lane, Gosport.

Officers rushed to the scene and put a containment on an address.

Four teenagers aged between 14 and 16-years-old were arrested following the incident at 3.25pm on Sunday.

A dispersal order has now been put in place in the area.

Police searched the property and seized a number of air weapons, in addition to other items such as Airsoft equipment, a knife, and hammers.

A 14-year-old boy, a 14-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were all arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

They remain in custody at this time.

While dealing with the incident, officers stopped and searched two other 15-year-old boys and another 14-year-old boy in the street.

The individuals were ordered to leave the area after a dispersal order was granted.

This dispersal authority will remain in place until 4.40pm tomorrow, March 28.

A spokesperson from the force said: "This authority gives police officers the power to order a person to leave the area with no return within the specified time period.

"Those who refuse to comply with the order are committing a criminal offence and are liable for arrest.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who saw this incident, or has any information that can assist our ongoing enquiries in this area to contact police on 101, quoting 44230120197.

"You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"