Man charged with assaulting police officer during pub violence
A man will appear at court charged with assaulting a police officer after violence flared at a Walsall pub.
Police were called to the Beacon Way pub in Stoney Lane, Bloxwich, shortly after 11pm on Friday following reports of a mass brawl.
Adam Betteley, of no fixed address, was arrested at the scene and charged with assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty and using threatening words or behaviour with intent to provoke unlawful violence.
The 20-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Walsall and Aldridge Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the alleged disorder.
Anyone who was at the pub on Friday and witnessed anything is asked to contact DC Richard Stanley at Walsall Police on 101.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
