Police arrest man after reports of assault at Weaverham pub

The former Ring O' Bells pub, now known as the Earl of Mercia <i>(Image: Google)</i>
The former Ring O' Bells pub, now known as the Earl of Mercia (Image: Google)
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POLICE have arrested a man following an assault at a pub in Northwich.

Officers were called to Northwich Road, Weaverham, at around 10.30pm on Friday night (October 16) after reports of an incident at the Earl of Mercia pub, formerly the known as the Ring O' Bells.

The force has now confirmed a man was taken into custody following the incident, but has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said: "At around 10.30pm on Friday, October 16, police were called to reports of an assault in Northwich Road, Weaverham.

"A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and has since been released on bail."

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