POLICE had to close a city centre pub after a disturbance erupted into a mass brawl.

Trouble broke out at The Bishops’ Mill, a Wetherspoon pub in Walkergate, Durham City, on Saturday evening (April 12).

Paul Anderson, Durham Police’s neighbourhood inspector for Durham City, said “a lot” of customers joined in the disturbance.

No members of the public or police officers were injured but several arrests were made.

The pub was closed for a short period of time with the full co-operation of the licensees, Insp Anderson said.

An investigation was launched and enquiries are continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Durham Police on 101.