Emergency services were called to a ‘mass brawl’ outside a public house in central Swindon last night.
At least six police vehicles and several ambulances attended the scene in Manchester Road at around 11pm, just moments before the pub was due to close following the government’s coronavirus advice.
Officers stood guarding the door to The Tap and Barrel as paramedics wearing surgical masks and aprons treated casualties – one man suffered injuries when he attempting to stop the fight.
An eyewitness told of how around 15 people were involved in the altercation, which is thought to have started inside the pub and then sprawled into the street.
The number of casualties is not yet known, but 999 crews remain at the scene at 12.30am this morning.
It is not clear whether any arrests were made.
We’ve approached Wiltshire Police for comment – updates follow.
