Up to 30 men were thought to have been involved in the brawl, with four left injured, police say.
Seven men arrested after a fight broke out following a local cricket match have been released on bail.
Police said officers were called to Rushey Fields Recreation Ground in Leicester at 19:15 BST on Sunday. Up to 30 men were thought to have been involved in the brawl - with weapons, including cricket bats, used - and four people reported being injured.Leicestershire Police said a dispersal order was issued on Sunday evening at the park and the surrounding area.Det Insp Jenny Tattersall said: "We do understand the concern this incident will have caused and have officers in the area speaking to people and offering reassurance.
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