A MAN has been left with a punctured lung after a fight outside a pub in North Yorkshire.

Three men have been arrested after a brawl involving a group of men outside the New Globe Inn on Yorkersgate in Malton at 9.30pm on Saturday, (September 9).

One man was left with injuries to his head and another with facial injuries and a punctured lung. A 41-year-old man, a 51-year-old man and a 47-year-old man, all from Malton were later arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and currently remain in police custody.

North Yorkshire Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward, to determine the full circumstances around the incident.

Anyone who has any information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to Graeme Boast.

Alternatively you can email Graeme.boast@northyorkshire.police.uk Please quote reference 12170162082.

Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.