Three arrests over Bristol street fight
Police have arrested three men following a mass street brawl outside a pub in Bristol.
Five people were injured in the fight outside The Three Lions Pub, in West Street, Bedminster, just after midnight.
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Three people have been arrested after a street fight in Bedminster, Bristol
The arrested men, aged 28, 22 and 18, were in custody for questioning this afternoon. All three are from Bristol.
Two of the injured men were taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary to have their injuries treated.
One man was said to be in a serious condition, although his injuries were not thought to be life threatening.
It is understood that one of the victims may be the pub's landlord.
Police were unable to shed any light on any motive for the incident.
Part of West Street was closed overnight and remained shut this morning to allow for scenes of crimes officers to search the area. It has since reopened.
This morning, the police cordon stretched from the junction with Hengaston Street to Palmyra Road.
Police officers were at either end directing traffic and pedestrians away from the area. Bus routes were also affected.
The road has now reopened.
Residents living in the area told how they had heard a fracas at about 8pm yesterday and then again at about midnight.
One woman who lives nearby, but asked not to be named, said: "The second time it happened I was in bed. I woke up to hear a lot of shouting.
"From where I am I couldn't see anything, but it sounded like something big was happening."
Many residents on their way to work on Monday morning were unaware that anything had happened.
Martin Dunscombe, an Avon and Somerset police spokesman, said: "There was fighting in the area outside The Three Lions Pub, which we believe involved about 12 people
"A total of five people have so far come forward to tell us that they were injured, but there could be more.
"A couple of people were taken to hospital. One man had serious injuries but they are not life threatening.
"We are continuing to speak to the victims to establish how the injuries were caused."
Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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by concerned, Bristol
Tuesday, March 24 2009, 2:17AM
“Shut this place down.West st don't need this trouble.And move the football to Avonmouth.Well out of the way.”
by lesley, bedminster
Friday, March 20 2009, 11:08AM
“Nosey Parker, grow up and get a life. Its the talk of West Street because small minded people like yourselves have nothing better to do with their time. I would not like you to buy me a drink or see you and your staffy dog thankyou.”
by nosey parker, west st
Thursday, March 19 2009, 6:19PM
“Angel you are the bait on my hook.i will keep a eye on you all.”
by Angel, BRISTOL
Thursday, March 19 2009, 1:41PM
“Nosey parker you need to get a life mate!!!!!”
by simone, bedminster
Wednesday, March 18 2009, 10:52PM
“yawnnnn, nosey, I'd enter into a battle of wits with you but it's so dull fighting an unarmed man.”
by nosey parker, sat in the lions
Wednesday, March 18 2009, 7:38PM
“Simone i can't remember talking about stabbings.Also i don't twitch curtains.The Lions is the talk of West St.A lot of people stay well clear.Are you Female?because you make things up.”
by nosey parker, above the lions
Wednesday, March 18 2009, 7:25PM
“Thank you simone.You are right about the spelling.I thought i was using my sms.I was trying to get down and chavy.Lesley have you sussed me?Spitfire can i come down and buy you a drink.Or are you gonna box my ears.Should i bring a Staffy dog?”
by Angel, BRISTOL
Wednesday, March 18 2009, 4:58PM
“The world has gone mad...... People got hurt over a few little chav's who can't handle there drink, i hope they get what's coming to them.”
by anon, bedminster
Wednesday, March 18 2009, 11:31AM
“it must be so nice living in Disney land where alan must live!”
by Alan, Bristol
Wednesday, March 18 2009, 10:08AM
“Any one else remember the fatal stabbing of 41-year-old father-of-three Alan Riddock outside a Bedminster pub...., yes it must be a lovely place to go for a drink...”