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Man pushed down pub stairs left seriously injured

Google Exterior of brick pub building and car park. The outside of the pub is covered in signage advertising drinks and events. Google
The victim was pushed down a flight of stairs at Hoggs 'n' Heifers pub in High Bentham

A man was left seriously injured after he was pushed down a flight of steep stairs at a North Yorkshire pub.

The assault happened at Hoggs 'n' Heifers in High Bentham at about 21:50 BST on 28 September, North Yorkshire Police said.

The force said the victim, aged in his 40s, was still receiving medical treatment for his injuries more than three months on from the attack at the venue on Main Street.

A man in his 20s was interviewed in connection with the incident but was later released under investigation.

Police appealed for anyone who was in the pub at the time and witnessed the assault to come forward.

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