Appeal following New Year’s Eve fight in Riseley

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a disorder in Riseley on New Year’s Eve (Saturday).

Celebrations ended abruptly as a disorder broke out in The Fox & Hounds Pub in Riseley in the early hours of Sunday (1 January), resulting in two people being injured.

The suspects are believed to be a group of six men between the ages of 18 and 21, all wearing either tracksuits or jeans.

Detective Constable Craig Storey, investigating, said: “This was an horrendous yet isolated incident which has resulted in a man and a woman sustaining injuries.

“We’re committed to finding those responsible, and so are turning to the public for any information that could help assist our investigation. 

“If you were at the pub and witnessed the incident or were in the surrounding areas and have any information or mobile phone footage of the group involved, please get in touch with us”.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bedfordshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 40/64/23, or visit our online reporting centre.