Moment 'Wild West' wedding brawl breaks out between guests with tables hurled

30 August 2023 , 20:06

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Moment 'Wild West' wedding brawl breaks out between guests with tables hurled

This is the moment a 'Wild West'-style brawl at a wedding was caught on camera, with chairs, tables and fists thrown.

Police were called to the venue in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with CCTV footage widely circulating on social media showing the celebrations turning nasty. The do at Regent Hall descended into chaos after guests had taken their seats for dinner. People are seen throwing punches as well as tossing furniture. Officers were called to the scrap last Thursday night (August 24).

A man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and later released. The fight appears to have started after a man approached a table and removed a guest's hat. The video shows him appearing to slap the man, before others jump in and carnage ensues.

A video of the fight, at Regent Hall in Bolton, has been widely circulated on social media

One man is seen appearing to use a walking stick to hit someone. During the melee, a curtain is torn down. Shouts and screams can be heard in the video. A man is later seen grabbing a pole and attempting to beat others with it. Two children are seen walking through the room as the men continue to argue. A woman is seen holding a baby at the back of the venue.

The uproar continues for at least six minutes. Cops said there 'were no life-changing or life-threatening injuries' reported. A member of staff confirmed police were called, but declined to comment further. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 8.30pm on Thursday 24 August 2023, officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a business in Prescott Street, Bolton.

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"Officers were able to split up an ongoing fight and bring the situation under control. There were no life-changing or life-threatening injuries. One man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. Enquiries are currently ongoing." The Mirror has contacted the venue for comment.

John Scheerhout