Pub boss speaks out after '40-man brawl' and fire eater scandal on opening night
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe owner of a bar in Leigh where a ‘40-man brawl' broke out outside has claimed it was nothing to do with them - saying they rejected the group from entering.
The pub formerly known as the Leigh Arms was celebrating its rebirth as the Sky Lounge on April 2, with a fire-eater performing - something the boss has since apologised for.
James Hazlett, owner of Sky Lounge, has said that Greater Manchester Police’s view that they have 'a very poor attitude towards public safety’ is unfair.
The King Street venue even turned away dozens of those later involved in the scrap which has resulted in an affray investigation, James claimed. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Prior to the events in the early hours of April 2, on March 19 a 'known offender' was seen carrying a metal bar outside the premises in an 'aggressive manner', according to a police report.
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