Police hunt 22 men after large-scale fight
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A force spokesperson said officers believed it involved two groups from the Eritrean community, with one faction supportive of Eritrean independence and the other in opposition.
Eighteen people have so far been charged with offences including violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon and wounding, they added.
According to police, the group opposing independence travelled into the area to target an Eritrean Independence Day celebration taking place at the Pakistan Muslim Centre.
A group of about 200 people gathered at the location, where violence involving weapons erupted both inside and outside the centre and on the surrounding streets.
The centre was damaged along with vehicles parked nearby.
