Appeal after fight in Milton Keynes leaves 67-year-old with broken ribs

Police in Milton Keynes are appealing for witnesses following an incident of affray in the early hours of yesterday morning (December 29), which left a 67-year old man with two broken ribs.

At around 12.30am, officers were called to The Clocktower Inn, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes to reports of a fight in progress.

Four young men were fighting outside the establishment and then continued the altercation inside.

Two of these men sustained minor injuries, along with an older man, aged 67, who suffered two broken ribs.  He was treated at the scene by paramedics.

A 24-year-old man from Bletchley was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on police bail until 26 January 2020.

A 17-year-old boy from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released under investigation.

 

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Another 17-year-old boy, also from Milton Keynes, was arrested on suspicion of using threatening/abusive/insulting words/behaviour with intent to cause fear of/provoke unlawful violence and has been released under investigation.

Investigating officer PC Jack Boyden said: “I am appealing to anybody that was in the area of The Clocktower Inn last night and believe that they witnessed this incident to please make contact with police.

“We believe there were multiple people present who would have seen what happened, but have not yet spoken to police. I would urge those people to get in touch via the 24-hour hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43190404139.

“Alternatively, you can make a report online, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”