AFTER a fight broke out in the street, arrests were made for robbery and drug possession were made last night by police patrols.

Reports of a man and woman fighting in the street in Halliwell last night promoted a response from Greater Manchester Police.

One man was arrested for robbery when the police arrived, but another man was also seen running away from officers, according to a Facebook post by GMP Bolton South.

The man caught by the patrol and was found to be in possession drugs. The man was detained.

The Facebook post said: "Patrols have attended a report of a male and female in #Halliwell having a fight in the street. Male arrested for Robbery and other offence. Whilst dealing another male ran from officers and was detained...found in possession of drugs. #buyonegetonefree #BRelief #InspJW."