PEOPLE flooded the street as police arrested three people outside Salisbury's mosque this afternoon.

Half a dozen police cars descended on Wilton Road shortly after 3pm on Friday, July 26.

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Officers were seen arresting one man in Windsor Street before putting him in a van and driving away.

A large group of men gathered on the pavement and had to be told to leave by several of the attending police officers.

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A spokesperson from Wiltshire Police said: "We received a number of calls from members of the public shortly after 2pm today in relation to a group of people involved in a disorder in Wilton Road, Salisbury.

"Officers are currently on scene and so far, two people have been arrested on suspicion of affray and one person has been arrested on suspicion of public order – they are being taken to Melksham custody for questioning"

Scroll through our above gallery for photos at the scene moments after the man was arrested.