Brawl at One-Eyed Rat pub in Ripon, North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses after an assault and ‘large-scale disorder’ at the One-Eyed Rat pub in Ripon earlier this month.

The incident began at around 1.30pm on May 8 after a group entered the pub and an argument started involving multiple people.

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“Shortly afterwards, while in an outdoor seating area, an 18-year-old was approached by a male and punched to the face.

“The situation rapidly escalated into a wider disturbance involving around 20 people. During the disorder, it is reported that a chair was thrown and a second victim was assaulted, receiving a blow to the back of the head,” said a spokesperson for the force.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, has mobile phone footage, or can help identify those involved.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses after an assault and ‘large-scale disorder’ at the One-Eyed Rat pub in Ripon earlier this month. (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

They added that they would particularly like to speak with or name the two men pictured, as they believe they may be able to provide important information to assist the investigation.

If you have any information, please email Sylvia.Matla@northyorkshire.police.uk, call North Yorkshire Police on 101, or if you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or submit an online report.

Please quote reference 12260083522 when passing on information.