Man suffers suspected broken ankle in Newport pub argument
A man was treated in hospital after a verbal argument at a Newport pub became physical.
Police in Telford have appealed for witnesses after an assault outside The Shakespeare Inn, Newport yesterday afternoon.
Just after 3pm a verbal altercation occurred between two men in The Shakespeare Inn pub, Upper Bar.
The two men then left the pub and the argument became physical, as a result a 28-year-old man suffered a suspected broken ankle.
A police spokesman said:
“After this incident the man who suffered the ankle injury was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment.
“It seems the other man went back into the pub and rejoined a larger group of men before they all then left the pub a short time later and headed off towards the High Street.
“The man who went back into the pub after the assault is described as being white, around 5ft 6inches tall, aged in his mid 30s and as having a stocky build.
“He is also described as having short blonde hair and as wearing a grey hooded top with a zip, beige coloured jeans and trainers.
“Officers investigating this incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the altercations inside or outside the pub, or anyone who believes they may be able to identify the second man involved.
“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police in Telford on 101 or 0300 333 3000, quoting incident number 396S 010913.
Crimestoppers is on 0800 555 111.
