A PENSIONER has been taken to hospital after suffering a serious head injury in a Harrogate pub.

Police were called to a suspected violent incident at Beer and Burger on Parliament Street at 5.40pm on Thursday and a 72-year-old man was rushed by ambulance to hospital for emergency treatment.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested and is being questioned in custody.

Witnesses are asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Please quote reference NYP-11062015-0379.