Man arrested after two are assaulted in Telford pub

Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were assaulted in The Crown Inn pub, Dawley in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Between midnight and 1am, a woman was assaulted inside the pub following a verbal altercation. A man then tried to intervene and was also subsequently assaulted by the offender. The male victim sustained facial injuries caused by an unknown object, which required hospital treatment.

A 43 year-old man from Telford has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and wounding with intent, and is currently on bail until 29 January 2016.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the offence, or who may have any information. Please call police on 101, quoting incident 271S of 1 January 2016.

Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable speaking directly to the police then you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.