A 15-year-old was arrested following an assault outside McDonald's.
Police were called to the McDonald's on Church Street, St Helens on Sunday to reports of an altercation.
There was reportedly a gang of 15 youths at the scene, with the offender running off towards the bus station, where he was arrested..
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One teenager had been assaulted and had his coat ripped.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "At around 4pm on Sunday 30 January we received a report of an altercation on Church Street, St Helens.
"It was reported that a male youth had assaulted another youth and ripped his jacket, near McDonalds.
"Officers attended and, following CCTV enquiries, detained and arrested a 15-year-old male on suspicion of Section 39 Assault and Criminal Damage.
"He was taken into custody for questioning and has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries
"No injuries were reported.
"Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact us @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or ring 101 with reference 22000072045.
You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form here "
A spokesperson for McDonald's said: "The safety and security of our staff and customers is of the utmost importance to us. We will continue to work with the police on any investigation on this incident."
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