Two arrested on suspicion of murder after man killed during fight at Withernsea pub

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following a fight in a Yorkshire seaside resort town.

Police were called to a pub on Seaside Road, Withernsea, at 11.30pm on Friday, March 11.

Officers had received reports of a physical altercation involving a large group of people.

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Emergency services attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died during a fight in a pub on Seaside Road, Humberside Police confirmed.Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died during a fight in a pub on Seaside Road, Humberside Police confirmed.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died during a fight in a pub on Seaside Road, Humberside Police confirmed.

His family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 44-year-old man and 46-year-old an have been arrested on suspicion of murder and grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident.

They remain in custody.

A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "Two men have been arrested following an altercation that resulted in the death of a man at a business in Withernsea yesterday evening, Friday 11 March.

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"We were called at around 11.30pm with reports of a physical altercation involving a large group of people at a licensed premises on Seaside Road.

"Emergency services attended and a man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"His family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time.

"Two men (aged 44 and 46) have been arrested on suspicion of murder and grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident. They remain in our custody at this time whilst enquiries continue.

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"Anyone with information about the incident, that has not already spoken to us, is asked to call our non-emergency 101 line quoting log 594 of 11 March.

"Alternatively, you can report information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111."