Swords, axes, bats and handguns ‘seized’ after gang fight at kabaddi tournament

An arsenal of weapons including swords, axes, knives and handguns were seized by police after two rival gangs erupted into violence at a kabaddi tournament.

The attack happened on August 20 last year at the tournament in Alvaston, near Derby, after crowds gathered to watch the tournament in a field off Elvaston Lane.

Samuel Skinner, prosecuting, told the jury: ‘At around 4pm, police began to receive calls from spectators...