The first incident took place at the Fox Inn, located on Thrapston High Street near Kettering, between 10.15pm and 10.20pm on Saturday 21 February.
According to the police appeal, a man was knocked unconscious during the an assault at the pub, which is part of Stonegate’s Craft Union arm.
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A spokesperson for Stonegate told The Morning Advertiser (The MA): “The safety of their guests is the utmost priority for all of our Craft Union operators and the team at the Fox Inn continue to support the police with their enquiry.”
Urgent appeal
The following month, an incident of criminal damage occurred at an independent pub in Corby.
Between 9.55pm and 10.05pm on Monday 30 March, a man reportedly caused damage to tables outside of the Domino pub on Kingsthorpe Avenue after being refused service.
Officers believe the men pictured in the appeals, as shown below, may have information that could assist them and have urged them or anyone who may recognise them to get in touch.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers.
Ongoing investigations
It comes after Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue said a fire at a derelict pub in the county earlier this week was suspected to be arson.
Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at the Rockingham Arms in Corby at around 8pm on Friday 24 April.
The inferno is believed to have started on the first floor of the building before spreading to the roof.
A spokesperson from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service told The MA: “The incident has been handed over to Northamptonshire Police, who are maintaining a scene guard and the fire investigation remains ongoing as they wait for a structural engineer.”
