Police Investigate Fights In Ryde

This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed

Magnifying glassPolice are appealing for witnesses after reports of disorder at and near a pub in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

Officers were called to ‘The Star Pub’ in the High Street at around 8.30pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011 when two people became involved in a fight that continued outside the building.

Further fights
Police also responded to further reports of fighting and disorder in the High Street and Star Street throughout the night.

A number of people were given dispersal warnings by officers to leave the area and help calm the situation.

PC Rich Veitch of the Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team said: “It was a busy Saturday night in Ryde and we know from enquiries so far that there could be many more witnesses to what happened. I’m appealing for anyone who saw these fights and who may have been affected by these events to contact police.”

Get in touch
Anyone with information or who was involved is asked to contact PC Rich Veitch at Ryde Police Station by phoning 101.

Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000.

Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111

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