Police probe launched after car park fight outside County Durham pub

Alex O'Leary

5 July 2024 at 11:51 am·1-min read

The Jolly Drovers, in Leadgate, Consett <i>(Image: GOOGLE)</i> — The Jolly Drovers, in Leadgate, Consett *(Image: GOOGLE)*

Police are investigating a fight in the car park of a County Durham pub.

Officers at Consett Police are appealing for witnesses following an altercation between two men in the car park of the Jolly Drovers Pub, in Leadgate.

It is believed that several members of the public witnessed the incident, which took place around 8.15pm on Sunday, June 16.

The force is now urging anyone with information to come forward. It is not currently known whether anyone was injured during the incident.

Witnesses as asked to email robin.mcgurk@durham.police.uk, quoting incident reference CRI00554446.

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