POLICE are increasing patrols in Brighouse after reports of cars containing baseball bat wielding men had been speeding down a residential street.

Police had received reports of four vehicles being driven at "high speed" on Bentley Avenue at 7.10pm yesterday.

A further report was received that males in the vehicles were in possession of baseball bats.

And a car was found damaged on Shirley Grove.

And this afternoon detectives investigating the disorder executed seven warrants in the area.

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Officers searched seven properties in the area today in connection with the disorder and with a similar incident of disorder last week.

A police spokesman said: "There will be extra officers and extra police patrols in Brighouse over the coming days to offer reassurance to the community.

"Anyone with information on the disorder is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 13200314408.

"Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."