Man in 60s hospitalised after pub spat

Monday 23 September 2019

A man in his sixties is in “serious condition” in hospital after a suspected assault following a fall-out with another man at a St. Helier pub.

A 50-year-old has since been arrested on suspicion of grave and criminal assault and remains in custody.

The now-hospitalised man was found in the grounds of Springfield Stadium on Saturday (21 September) night, having suffered severe injuries, and an ambulance was called for him.

In an appeal for more information, Police said they suspected that he was assaulted between 22:30 and 23:30, following a dispute that started “at or inside the Robin Hood Public House front courtyard”. 

Pictured: Police said the argument between the men started at the front of the Robin Hood Inn.

“It is known that two men in their 50s to 60s, who are known to each other, had a verbal altercation inside the Robin Hood entrance. The men were heard to argue and a third unknown male was trying to separate them,” Police explained in a statement. 

“The older male walked off in the direction of Springfield Garage and towards Springfield Stadium on Janvrin Road. This male was later found injured in the grounds of Springfield Stadium and an ambulance was called.”

A 50-year-old remains under arrest and is said to be assisting the Force with “ongoing enquiries”.

Pictured: A 50-year-old has been arrested and remains in custody.

In the meantime, Police are appealing to members of the public for more information about what happened.

They want to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything in the area, particularly around Spingfield Stadium or Janvrin Road, and say they are especially eager to speak to the person that tried to break up the males inside the pub’s entrance. 

Witnesses or those with more information should call 612612 or make an anonymous report using the Crimestoppers’ online form.