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<p>WEST HAZLETON &#8212; A large group of people armed with baseball bats, knives and a large machete were fighting on a borough street on Sunday afternoon, according to police.</p><p>Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West Green Street at about 3 p.m. after receiving a report of the incident.</p><p>One man with had head injuries was located nearby.</p><p>Others involved in the incident were located by police on Lincalis Street and dispersed as officers arrived, police said.</p><p>Police said they recovered multiple weapons at the scene, including brass knuckles and knives.</p><p>Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to call borough police at 570-455-3733.</p><style>
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West Hazleton police investigate report of fight with bats, knives, machete