Mass brawl erupts as children play nearby

Officers from North Yorkshire Police were called to the Harrow pub ion Knaresborough Road in Harrogate at 5.35pm on Saturday following reports of shouting and arguing among a group of about 15 men and women in the rear car park.

The disturbance escalated into a fight involving at least four of the group, believed to be two men and two women. One of the men appeared to be brandishing a baseball bat and pint glasses were also thrown and smashed in the car park during the brawl.

DC Kirsten Aldridge, of Harrogate CID, said: "This appears to have been a particularly unsavoury and violent incident which simply has no place in a residential area with children playing nearby.

"As part of the investigation, I am appealing for witnesses to the disturbance or anyone who can help identify those involved to come forward as soon as possible.

"Even the smallest piece of information could prove very useful."

A 20-year-old man and a woman aged 35, both from Harrogate, have been arrested. They have been released on bail while police inquiries continue.

Detectives are still attempting to trace a man and woman who are alleged to have been involved in the brawl, along with other possible offenders.

The man is said to be white, in his mid-30s, about 5ft 10in and with a shaved head. He was wearing a white T-shirt and was last seen running up Knaresborough Road towards the Empress roundabout. The only description of the woman is that she is white.

Anyone with information can contact Harrogate CID on 0845 6060247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.