Two men have been charged following a vicious street fight in which weapons, thought to be huge knives, were used.

On Sunday police urged people to stop sharing footage of the fight which had been widely circulated on several social media platforms throughout the afternoon.

The incident took place in Bartholomew Road in Morecambe at around 3.15pm on Sunday, and shortly after two men aged 31 and 26, and both from the town, were arrested on suspicion of assault.

One of them was apprehended in the immediate area not long after police arrived, and one in Preston later that day.  

Now, Johnny Reid, 31, of Bartholomew Road, Morecambe and David Jowett, 26, of Lynden Avenue, Morecambe have both been charged with affray and threats with a bladed article.

Both will be appearing at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court this morning (Tuesday).

At the time, Sgt James Pinder, of Lancashire Police said: “We have launched an investigation following a serious assault involving two men.

“The incident has been recorded and uploaded to social media.

"For evidential purposes, I would urge people not to share it further at this time.

“Two men have been arrested by police in connection with the incident, but we know more people were in the area at the time of the offence and I would encourage witnesses to contact us.

“I realise this will have caused concern in Morecambe but incidents of this nature are rare and we want to reassure residents patrols have been increased in the area.

“If you have any information which could assist our enquiries or you witnessed the incident please come forward.”

If you can help police call 101 quoting log 0845 of May 9.