Sheffield pub shut two hours early on Bank Holiday weekend after woman assaulted outside premises
“The individuals involved are no long welcome at any of our venues”
A popular Sheffield pub was forced to shut two hours early over the Bank Holiday weekend after a woman was assaulted outside its doors.
Police were called to the junction of School Lane and Penistone Road, outside the Red Lion Pub, Grenoside, to reports a woman being punched.
The victim was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and a public order offence. He was bailed pending further enquiries.
The Red Lion posted on Facebook that it was forced to close early in response to the incident.
The statement over the bank holiday weekend read: “Last night we had an incident outside the venue, unfortunately we can’t help incidents outside the venue.
“As usual, we had our security team on and both the management and security team dealt with the situation swiftly and efficiently, until SY Police arrived to assist us.
“We apologise to our neighbours, if you was woke up last night.
“As we all know, a bank holiday gives the chance for a lot of new faces and opportunists to come to our venue, most of the time we love our new guests, last night was a different story and the individuals involved are no long welcome at any of our venues. We shut the venue promptly two hours earlier than expected.
“Once again, apologies if you was disturbed but please be reassured that everything was handled as per the correct protocol and requirements.”