One arrest made after pigs heads left outside Birtley pub
Officers investigating a targeted attack at a Birtley pub are appealing for information and witnesses.
Last updated 14th Aug 2023
An investigation continues this morning, after 2 pigs heads were left outside a pub in Birtley.
A 19 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
At around 6.45am on Saturday morning police received a report of suspicious activity at the Coach and Horses on Durham Road.
It was reported that a vehicle had pulled up outside the premises and a number of people and began causing damage.
The offenders left two pigs heads at the scene before leaving the area.
No one was injured but officers are taking the incident incredibly seriously and an investigation has been launched.
The scene has since been cleaned and police remain in the area, carrying out a range of enquiries to establish the full circumstances and to identify those responsible.
Police are also asking for anyone with information that may assist the investigation to come forward as soon as possible.
Disorder of this nature will not be tolerated and anyone found to be involved will be dealt with robustly.
While enquiries are at an early stage, it is not believed there is any wider risk to the public.
We are also aware that images are being circulated on social media and we would urge people not to speculate, and please share any photographs with police to assist the investigation.
Northumbria Police say:
“Officers have arrested a 19-year-old man as part of an ongoing investigation into a targeted attack at a Birtley pub.
“At around 6.45am on Saturday, police received a report of criminal damage at the Coach and Horses on Durham Road.
“Police are taking the incident seriously and enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.
“A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and has since been released on bail.
“We will absolutely not tolerate disorder of this kind and would ask anyone with information to get in touch.