affray

Example Sentences

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Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police had made 12 arrests, "including for showing support for a proscribed organisation, affray and for threatening or abusive behaviour".

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Essex Police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of affray at the protest.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

A spokesperson for the force added that a man had been arrested on suspicion of affray and was in police custody.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Meanwhile, police said a 35-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of affray and released on police bail.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

The affray was sharp, but the orcs were dismayed by the fierceness of the defence.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien