Harrogate man arrested after beer garden attack

Detectives investigating an attack in a Harrogate pub which has left a man fighting for his life in hospital, have made an arrest.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Nov 2014, 16:27 BST
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A 44-year-old Harrogate man is currently being questioned in custody over the attack in the beer garden of Wetherspoons Royal Baths pub on Parliament Street Harrogate.

A 51-year-old Harrogate man was punched to the ground at around 7.30pm on Saturday and suffered serious head injuries. He remains in a critical condition at Harrogate District Hospital.

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A second man, a 43-year-old man from the York area also needed hospital treatment after suffering facial injuries.

Following extensive police enquiries, the 44-year-old man from Harrogate was arrested in connection with the investigation this morning. He is currently being questioned in custody.

Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Harrogate CID.

If you prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 12140189150.