Mass Brawl Erupts at Hope Tap Pub Ahead of New Social Rules
Police Called to Break Up Huge Fight
Cops rushed to the Hope Tap pub on Friar Street, right in the town centre, on Sunday evening to stop a massive brawl. The chaos kicked off just hours before new social distancing rules were set to come into effect.
Large Police Presence Outside Pub
At 6.45pm, police swarmed the scene after reports of a violent fight inside the popular watering hole. A significant number of officers were spotted standing outside, keeping things under control and dispersing the crowd.
Not the Last Scramble Before Restrictions
The disturbance highlights the tensions brewing as new restrictions loom, with pubs and the public feeling the strain just before the latest round of social distancing measures kick in.
