Three teenagers arrested after man is assaulted at Doncaster pub

Three teenagers have been arrested after a man suffered facial injuries after being assaulted at a Doncaster pub.
By Darren Burke
Published 20th Apr 2021, 14:18 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2021, 17:18 BST
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Police were called to the Harvey Arms in Finningley at around 7.30pm on Sunday following reports of an assault.

On arrival at the pub in Old Bawtry Road, officers found a 55-year-old man with injuries to his face and arm.

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Two 16-year-old boys and one 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of assault.

The Harvey Arms in Finningley.The Harvey Arms in Finningley.
The Harvey Arms in Finningley.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “They have been released under investigation.”

A post on the pub’s Facebook page said that last weekend was its first weekend back in business following the re-opening of pub beer gardens after the coronavirus lockdown.

It described the weekend as ‘very busy.’

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a number of police cars and an ambulance at the scene following the incident.

Anyone with any information can contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.