Man seriously injured in Oldbury sports bar attack

A man has been critically injured after he was beaten up by a group of people armed with pool cues, wooden poles and a golf club at a sports bar.

Police were called to the Bulls Head pub (also known as the Red Bull Sports Bar) in Birchfield Lane Oldbury, just after 5.50pm on Sunday (1 December).

Emergency services attended the scene and treated a man, believed to be in his 20s, for serious head injuries.

An eyewitness, who did not wish to be named, said: “I came over to help and it looked awful, it was very graphic, I hope he pulls through.”

A second man also has minor injuries, but was discharged at the scene.

The attack happened in the car park of the sports bar. Credit: SnapperSK
Police were called to the scene on Sunday evening (Sunday 1st December) Credit: SnapperSK
The injured man is in a critical condition. Credit: SnapperSK

An investigation is underway and anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 111 quoting crime reference 20SW/284067Q/19.