Hammer-wielding man attacks wedding guests

Last updated at 16:43 20 February 2007


Guests at a wedding reception needed hospital treatment after a man started attacking people with a hammer.

Police were called to the Station Hotel, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, after reports of someone hitting party-goers with the weapon.

The attack, thought to have been carried out by an uninvited guest, left two people with minor injuries, said police.

It ruined the big day for everyone, especially the newly-weds, said landlord Peter Chambers.

He said: "There were about 200 people in the pub at the time. A fight broke out and one of the guests started shouting someone has got a hammer.

"It spoilt the night for everybody. We had to close the pub early."

It is reported a 20-year-old local man was arrested a short time after the attack on Saturday evening, on suspicion of assault. He has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.

The details of the incident came to light today as Derbyshire police launched an appeal for witnesses.

A force spokesman told the Derby Evening Telegraph: "It was a case of feelings running high when we got there, although there are no suggestions there were running battles.

"But we are looking for someone else in connection with the inquiry at the moment."

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