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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Ellen Kirwin

Fight breaks out in pub as staff attacked in front of customers

A brawl broke out in a Wirral pub last night which lead to staff members being assaulted.

Police confirm they were called to Arrowe Park Pub, on Arrowe Park Road, after reports of a fight at the location.

Staff members were said to have been assaulted during the incident that happened around 6.20pm.

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Three people, two men and a woman, were arrested at the scene and have been detained by police for questioning.

Those arrested included a 56-year-old man from Oxton was arrested on suspicion of affray and common assault.

A 34-year-old woman from Kirkdale was arrested on suspicion of affray and common assault.

While an 18-year-old man from Oxton was arrested on suspicion of affray.

Officers have confirmed that no-one was seriously injured during the incident.

Detective Inspector Lynsay Armbruster said: "We’re continuing to investigation this incident, which thankfully didn’t result in any serious injuries, but would have been extremely distressing from those staff and customers nearby.

"We’d like to speak to anyone in or around the pub who saw the incident or has any information to assist.

"Such violence will never be tolerated, and thanks to those who swiftly rung 999 so we could attend and take action."

You can contact us via @MerPolCC on Twitter or Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook quoting reference 21000578694.

Alternatively you can leave information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also use their online form anonymously: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online.

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