Four Provinces Coventry: West Midlands police appealing to public for information as man fighting for life after 'serious assault'
West Midlands police are appealing to the public for information as a man is “critical” in hospital after a “serious assault” outside a pub in Coventry.
The incident happened on Saturday night (6 December) at the Four Provinces pub in Coventry. It saw the pub, which is popular with locals, taped off by police and closed for the rest of the evening.
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after an “assault” outside the pub. Police officers attended the scene and found the injured man.
Police are now appealing to the public for information. In a latest update the force said: “We are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured following an assault outside at a pub in Coventry. Officers were called to a Allesley Old Road, Coventry just before 9.10pm on Saturday evening (6 Dec).
“A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in a critical condition. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
“We are now asking for the public’s help as part of our investigation. You can do this by calling 101 or via Live Chat quoting 20/467270/25.”
Detective Inspector Sherrie Kimberley from Coventry CID said: “We know there were a lot of people inside and outside the pub that may have seen what happened. We want to hear from you, if we haven’t already.
“If you were driving on Allesley Old Road and have dash cam footage from the incident, please contact us.”