Police have arrested two men in their 20s after a Mercedes was reportedly driven away from the scene of a pub bust-up – and is believed to have crashed into multiple members of the public
A Mercedes has “ploughed into a crowd” after a violent bust-up outside a pub spiralled into chaos – with two men arrested and a car park gate left in ruins.
The shocking incident unfolded just before 11:20pm on August 1, when police were called to the Oxton Bar and Kitchenon on Claughton Firs, Oxton, following reports of an “ongoing disturbance”. According to Merseyside Police, two men had attempted to flee the pub’s car park in a Mercedes, but not before the vehicle caused “significant damage” to the exit gate. One of the men is then said to have got into a fight with another group, escalating the situation further.
The car – with one of the suspects inside – was then reportedly driven away and is believed to have crashed into multiple members of the public. Police say no injuries have been reported so far. The second man is thought to have fled the scene on foot.
Officers have arrested two men, aged 21 and 26, both from Wirral. The car has also been recovered. The 21-year-old is being held on suspicion of s18 grievous bodily harm with intent, five counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink, failing to stop after a road accident and affray.
The 26-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of six counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, driving while unfit through drink, failing to stop after a road accident, criminal damage and affray. Detective Inspector Sarah Wilkinson said: “We know the Oxton Bar and Kitchen would have been busy last night and believe a number of people would have witnessed or been involved in this incident. “At this stage no-one has come forward to police to report they were injured.
“Enquiries are also being carried out with hospitals in the local area but as yet we have not identified anyone who may have been involved. I would ask anyone who was at the bar last night and was either directly involved or witnessed the incident to come forward and speak to us.”
Members of the public with information that may help with the investigation are being asked to contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via their website or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000635158.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website.