Pub forced to close after shootings as another allowed to stay open after sacking landlord

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A pub which was banned from serving customers after a huge brawl 'involving a machete and a gun' has had its licence revoked.

The Queens Hotel, on Sedgeford Road in Harpurhey had their licence temporarily suspended after the incident on March 12 - which was thought to be connected to organised crime groups, according to GMP.

GMP confirmed two men - aged 57 and 37 - were later arrested on suspicion of possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.

A 37-year-old man also 'attended' hospital with injuries that aren't believed to be life-threatening, the force added. A summary review from the Licensing Sub Committee in Manchester Town Hall was told that the Queens Hotel would have its licence revoked, so the suspension will remain in force. READ MORE: Dad stabbed man up to 20 times in 23 seconds with machete in 'revenge attack' outside PureGym The Vine on Glendower Drive in Collyhurst also had its licence temporarily suspended following the spate of violence.