Images from the incident present a gaggle carrying darkish garments, largely with hoods raised, waving Saint George’s Cross flags.
A battle broke out outdoors a pub in Bristol. (Picture: Submitted/BristolLive)
Roughly 50 individuals had been concerned in a avenue brawl outdoors a Bristol pub on Sunday afternoon. Police attended the scene outdoors the Purple Lion Pub on Whitehall Highway at roughly 3.30pm after “two teams with differing views” clashed. An eyewitness advised BristolLive that the pub and its patrons had been “being hassled by a bunch of far-right individuals” with flags and masking their faces.
Images from the incident present a gaggle carrying darkish garments, largely with hoods raised, waving Saint George’s Cross flags in entrance of the pub’s entrance and home windows. Footage obtained by BristolLive additionally captured a big crowd, their faces hid, exchanging blows and launching kicks at others while officers labored to interrupt up the confrontation.
Police had been seen outdoors the pub. (Picture: BristolLive)
A black van with a Union Jack on the entrance bonnet was additionally parked straight outdoors the pub.
Officers intervened to forestall a breach of the peace, with each teams dispersing by round 4.30pm. While no arrests had been made, police are reviewing CCTV and body-worn digital camera recordings.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson stated: “Police attended a disturbance involving about 50 individuals in Whitehall Highway, Redfield, Bristol, at about 3.30pm on Sunday 15 February.
“No arrests had been made, however officers are reviewing CCTV and body-worn video footage. Any offences recognized can be totally investigated.
“When you have info or footage which reveals prison offences, please name 101 and provides the reference 5226031153.”
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