A fight between rival motorcycle groups broke out in a pub in Ashford on Friday 26 March. The fight which took place at the Conningbrook Pub and Hotel led to several injuries and a major investigation by the local police who are still appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The event occurred at 9.20pm the night before the pub was due to close for three weeks for renovations. Local band Dirtie Bertie were in full swing according to eye witnesses when eight people entered and proceeded to attack certain punters in at the bar.
When asked to describe the events of the night James Bridle said "Three pairs blocked off the three entrances while the remaining two attcked three people." He said that one used a hammer to hit a victim repeatedly. Injuries included a large cut on one of the victims head and broken knee caps, arms and a nose.
Mr. Bridle and other eye witness, Malcolm Cowley, both said they were shocked by the whole event which happened so quickly. When it was over Mr. Bridle was able to give first aid to the victim suffering from head injuries while they waited for the police and paramedics to arrive.
Mr.Cowley has since said that he has heard rumours that the attack was a result of the victim allegedly shooting someone from the other group two years ago.
The Police arrived 20 minutes after the event but so far have been unable to press charges as witnesses are reluctant to come forward and there was no CCTV due to the imminent closure of the pub.
Christopher Peach, assistant manager of the Conningbrook said "I am worried that the fight will ruin the reputation of the pubs good family name."
The event occurred at 9.20pm the night before the pub was due to close for three weeks for renovations. Local band Dirtie Bertie were in full swing according to eye witnesses when eight people entered and proceeded to attack certain punters in at the bar.
When asked to describe the events of the night James Bridle said "Three pairs blocked off the three entrances while the remaining two attcked three people." He said that one used a hammer to hit a victim repeatedly. Injuries included a large cut on one of the victims head and broken knee caps, arms and a nose.
Mr. Bridle and other eye witness, Malcolm Cowley, both said they were shocked by the whole event which happened so quickly. When it was over Mr. Bridle was able to give first aid to the victim suffering from head injuries while they waited for the police and paramedics to arrive.
Mr.Cowley has since said that he has heard rumours that the attack was a result of the victim allegedly shooting someone from the other group two years ago.
The Police arrived 20 minutes after the event but so far have been unable to press charges as witnesses are reluctant to come forward and there was no CCTV due to the imminent closure of the pub.
Christopher Peach, assistant manager of the Conningbrook said "I am worried that the fight will ruin the reputation of the pubs good family name."
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