Two arrested after 'violent incident' at Redcar bar

Police at the scene of the incident in Redcar <i>(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)</i>
Police at the scene of the incident in Redcar (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
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Two people have been arrested following a “violent incident” at a Redcar bar. 

Police and ambulance crews were called to Peggy Junes Bar, on Queen Street, on Saturday (February 15) following a “violent altercation” just after 8pm. 

Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries - although these are not believed to be life-threatening - while three suspects reportedly fled the scene. 

Cleveland Police has now confirmed that a 33-year-old man and 36-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police at the scene of the incident in RedcarPolice at the scene of the incident in Redcar (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

Enquiries remain ongoing to locate and arrest two other men believed to be involved.

A cordon was erected outside Peggy Junes at the time of the ordeal on Saturday evening, with officers seen standing guard outside beside the blue and white police tape.

Other pictures from the scene also showed a flurry of 999 crews with flashing blue lights and the smashed front windows of the bar.

Anyone who was in Peggy Junes around the time of the incident and has not yet come forward to speak to police, is urged to get in touch with Cleveland Police.


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Dial 101, press 1 and pass information onto to force control room, quoting reference number SE25027363.

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson previously said: "We were called to a person injured on Queen Street, Redcar shortly before 8.45pm last night, Saturday 15 February.

"We dispatched a double crewed ambulance, a clinical team leader and were supported by a doctor from North East Immediate Care. One patient was taken to James Cook Hospital."

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