Images following Buxton assault

It follows an incident at a nightclub in the town

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 6th Apr 2022

Officers have released CCTV images after a man threatened nightclub staff in Buxton with a gun.

The incident occurred at the Level 2 nightclub on Buxton Market Place at around 3.10am on Friday March 18.

A disturbance occurred inside the club, with a member of staff assaulted, and led to a man being ejected from the premises.

The man then produced a handgun which he pointed at door staff and other members of the public.

A 26-year-old man from Buxton has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, assault, and possession of criminal property. He has been released on police bail as enquiries continue.

Officers are keen to speak to those pictured who were in the area at the time of the incident.

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