Arrests and appeal following huge street brawl in Brierfield

Police were called to Burnley Road around 12-10am on April 1st after the group of men were seen fighting along the stretch of road between Powerhouse Gym and Dixy Chicken.

Two men received head and leg injuries as a result of the incident and were taken to Burnley General Hospital for treatment.

Two additional men from Brierfield aged, 22 and 23 have been arrested and released on police bail pending further enquiries. Police patrols in the area have been increased while the incident is being investigated.

Det. Insp Paul Langley of Burnley Police said: “We know that a number of motorists passed the fight and I would appeal for them to come forward and to ask that if they have any dash cam footage of the incident to please send it to us.

“As a consequence of this disorder emergency resources had to be diverted away from where they are required at this time, in particular NHS staff, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“To provide reassurance to the local community we have increased police patrols in the Brierfield area. We would however continue to advise people to adhere to the Government guidelines to stay at home, except for very limited purposes.”

If you have any information about the incident please contact police on 101 quoting crime reference 0036 of April 1st or email [email protected].

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.