Arrests after nine injured in fight outside pub

Police were called to The Victoria in Whitley Bay on Wednesday, following the brawl

Two men have been arrested after nine people were injured in a fight outside a pub.

Police were called to The Victoria in Whitley Bay on Wednesday at about 20:15 BST, following reports of a brawl.

Four people were treated at the scene and five were taken to Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, the North East Ambulance Service said.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm, and a second man, 28, was held on suspicion of violent disorder.

Both have been bailed pending further inquiries, Northumbria Police said.

Officers said the injuries were "non-life threatening" and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.