Glasses thrown at bar staff during Bletchley brawl

A man was also left needing surgery after being punched

Thames Valley Police cars
Author: Dan GoodingPublished 25th Jun 2021

A bar brawl has seen glasses thrown at two staff members in Bletchley.

At around 11.45pm on Tuesday (23/6) officers were called to Captain Rileys Shooting Party Pub, Queensway to reports of a disorder.

One man, aged 29, suffered a broken jaw that will require surgery and he remains in hospital for treatment.

Following the assault a large scale disorder took place and glasses were thrown causing injuries to two female members of staff, who did not require hospital treatment.

Five men aged between 22 and 42 have been arrested so far and released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

  • A 22-year-old man from Cambridgeshire has been arrested on suspicion of GBH.
  • A 22-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested on suspicion of affray, GBH and possession of cannabis.
  • A 31-year-old man from Knowsley has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
  • A 29-year-old man from Sheffield has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
  • A 42-year-old man from Nottingham has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

Detective Constable Leanne Shepherd of Milton Keynes CID, said:

“This was a significant incident of disorder resulting in serious injury.

“I am appealing to anybody who believes they witnessed the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 43210275400.

“You can also make a report online, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident on their phones to please contact us if the footage can help this investigation.”

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