POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault on five people in the Anchor pub, Blackburn Road, Darwen, about 11pm on Sunday.
Officers have arrested one person who was bailed until further inquiries have been made.
Det Sgt Ian Critchley said: "The altercation would appear to be as a result of a number of people drinking through the day because of the football match."
Contact Darwen CID on 01254 353842.
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