THREE men and a woman were arrested after violence broke out at a social club.

Police called after 'fight broke out'


The four suspects were detained after police received a report of a fight at Garswood Sports & Social Club on Saturday evening, April 8.

Officers attended the club at around 6.20pm following a report of an altercation at the Garswood Road venue.

One man attended hospital after the incident but did not require treatment, police said.

Three men, aged betwen 18 and 21, and a 44-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, assault and criminal damage.

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "Four people were arrested following a report of an altercation in Ashton-in-Makerfield on Saturday, April 8.

"At around 6.20pm, officers were called to Garswood Sports and Social Club on Garswood Road where it was reported that a fight had broken out at the social club.

"Officers attended and the altercation had stopped.

"One man attended hospital but didn’t need medical treatment."

She added: "Four people, three men aged 18 and 21 years, and a woman aged 44 years, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, assault and criminal damage.

"They have been released on bail pending further inquiries.

"If you have any information on this incident please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, with reference 23000298667."